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Former DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan attends the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on anomalous flood control projects in Pasay City on January 19, 2026. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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SENATE PROBE- FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS

Karen De Guzman

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178036927121320260119-senate-probe-flood-control-manuel-bonoan-JC9754.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Former DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan attends the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on anomalous flood control projects in Pasay City on January 19, 2026. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan remains under medical observation at the Philippine National Police (PNP) General Hospital after experiencing a spike in blood pressure, the PNP Health Service said Tuesday.Bonoan, who is among those accused in a plunder case linked to the alleged flood control corruption scandal, was admitted to the hospital inside Camp Crame in Quezon City on Monday after surrendering to authorities.&quot;Under observation pa po siya dahil sa high blood and he was given anti-hypertensive medications,&quot; PNP Health Service director Brig. Gen. Portia Manalad said.Based on the latest assessment, Bonoan is conscious and coherent, with no complaints of headache, dizziness or any immediate distress. He continues to undergo medical evaluation and diagnostic procedures.“The PNP likewise confirms that security measures and custodial protocols remain in place throughout his confinement at the hospital,” the PNP said in a statement. Bonoan surrendered after the Sandiganbayan&#x27;s Fifth Division issued a warrant of arrest for him and several co-accused, including Senator Jinggoy Estrada.Manalad said hospital authorities have yet to receive further instructions from Bonoan&#x27;s attending physician regarding his condition and possible discharge.&quot;Wala pa pong advise ang attending physician niya,&quot; she said.Meanwhile, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) confirmed the commitment of Estrada and three other co-accused — Denryl Caeser Cortuna, Manny Bumagat Bulusan, and Arturo Lombres Gonzales Jr. — to the Quezon City Jail-Male Dormitory.According to the BJMP, the four were committed to jail authorities on Monday pursuant to an order from the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division.Cortuna was turned over to jail authorities at 5:47 p.m., while Estrada, Bulusan, and Gonzales were committed at 8:15 p.m.The BJMP said all four detainees underwent mandatory medical screening and have been admitted to the general persons deprived of liberty (PDL) population.The bureau also stressed that no special treatment would be given to the high-profile detainees.&quot;The BJMP firmly assures the public that no VIP treatment will be extended,&quot; the agency said, adding that all detainees are subject to uniform security and custodial protocols.Bonoan&#x27;s commitment to jail authorities remains pending as he continues to undergo medical observation at the PNP General Hospital.<div>RELATED VIDEO</div><div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jV9LiQITwRk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

Manuel Bonoan's commitment to jail authorities remains pending as he continues to undergo medical observation at the PNP General Hospital.

Manuel Bonoan's commitment to jail authorities remains pending as he continues to undergo medical observation at the PNP General Hospital.

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Bonoan remains under hospital observation after surrender in plunder case

Karen De Guzman,

ABS-CBN News

Published June 02, 2026 11:03 AM PHT

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Updated June 02, 2026 11:41 AM PHT

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