MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine justice secretary on Tuesday barred former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from seeking medical treatment abroad while she faces complaints of electoral cheating.
Two complaints of electoral sabotage have been filed against Arroyo and her husband alleging they rigged congressional polls in 2007 by tampering with results.
While prosecutors decide whether to file formal charges, the 64-year-old former president sought permission to get treatment abroad after undergoing three surgeries on her cervical spine.
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said that Arroyo's condition was not life threatening and that "she has been recuperating …
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