Former President and current Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is considering seeking medical attention for her spinal problems in either Japan, Germany or the United States, her lawyer Raul Lambino said.
The decision would depend on the results of preliminary tests to be done here.
"It would depend on the results of the preliminary checkup being done at St. Luke's (hospital). Based on that, they would know where she should go to seek more specific, more detailed treatment abroad," Lambino said.
Arroyo was suffering from spinal injuries in the midst of her indictment following charges of plunder in connection with the alleged diversion of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Earlier on, the Supreme Court dismissed the case against her for lack of evidence and ordered her freed.
The former head of state also suffers from high cholesterol.
Meanwhile, Lambino dismissed speculations that Arroyo would use her possible medical trip abroad as an excuse to stay away from the country.
"She has faced the most difficult part of her life. She had been incarcerated for no crime that she has committed. She is innocent. If ever she travels abroad for medical treatment, that is really the reason why she is going. I can definitely say that she will come back if ever the time comes she leaves the country," he said.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
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