Neri Naig out of hospital by Dec 4 after medical evaluation – BJMP

MANILA, Philippines — 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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.