NERI Naig will be discharged from the hospital “not later than Wednesday (December 4),” the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said.
The actress-turned-mom-entrepreneur was subjected to a medical evaluation following her arrest for syndicated estafa and violation of securities law on November 23.
Citing a court order, BJMP spokesperson Jail Supt. Jayrex Bustinera said Naig’s medical evaluation should not exceed five days. The businesswoman was brought to the hospital on November 29.
“We expect [no] later than Wednesday, December 4. We are also coordinating with the hospital and the court for her return to jail,” Bustinera told INQUIRER.net in a Viber message on Monday.
Before this, Bustinera said Naig had no health issues when she was brought to jail and that her medical evaluation is a “standard procedure” in BJMP facilities.
Naig, the wife of Parokya ni Edgar lead vocalist Chito Miranda, was detained at the Pasay City Jail female dormitory following her arrest.
Syndicated estafa is a non-bailable offense, which means that unless the court sees merit for her provisional liberty, Naig may spend Christmas and New Year in prison. (Faith Argosino © Philippine Daily Inquirer)
