Sen.Rodante Marcoleta and his family have formally requested Vice President Sara Duterte and Sen.Robin Padilla to be allowed visitation rights in his hospitalization, according to a statement by PNP-CIDG National Capital Region Chief Police Colonel John Guiagui.

The request comes amid ongoing legal proceedings related to Marcoleta's P75-million plunder case, where he is currently detained for undeclared campaign donations.

Despite medical recommendations for isolation due to pneumonia, the CIDG official confirmed that visitation was permitted for certain individuals, including high-profile figures.

The Sandiganbayan, a quasi-judicial body overseeing graft cases, has raised concerns about the hospital visits, questioning why Marcoleta was allowed contact despite health risks.Associate Justice Karl Miranda emphasized that the PNP officials' responses to judicial inquiries about visitors were critical.

Meanwhile, Marcoleta's legal team continues to navigate the complexities of his detention and medical treatment, balancing legal obligations with public health protocols.The case highlights tensions between political influence and institutional accountability in Philippine justice systems.