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00:00Kapusong, we are back here at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center.
00:04At this point, we have with us Dr. Joan Refarial, the spokesperson of the VMMC.
00:10They have a prepared statement regarding the case of Atty. Zuleika Lopez.
00:16Yes. Hello.
00:18Please join me. Good morning.
00:19Good morning, Sir Ivan.
00:20I understand you have a statement. Please go ahead.
00:22Yes. Good morning to everyone.
00:24This is our update on Atty. Zuleika Lopez.
00:28The Veterans Memorial Medical Center confirms that Atty. Zuleika Lopez has been transferred to this facility to receive comprehensive medical care.
00:39Atty. Lopez arrived last Saturday, November 23, 2024, at approximately 1 p.m.
00:46Upon her arrival, a dedicated team of medical professionals initiated a thorough assessment of her health.
00:54Routine diagnostic tests and imaging procedures are currently being conducted to ensure an accurate evaluation and the development of an appropriate medical management plan.
01:06VMMC remains steadfast in its commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to all individuals under its care.
01:16And we assure the public that Atty. Lopez is receiving the highest quality medical attention as we provide our veterans and retirees.
01:26Her condition will be closely monitored and updates will be shared as necessary in accordance to patient confidentiality and privacy protocols.
01:37Okay. Doc, if I may, I have a few questions.
01:40Yes.
01:41Is it safe to say that Atty. Lopez is safe and stable as we speak?
01:46She can talk, which is very good because it helps the medical team, the group of doctors who are taking good care of her,
01:54to get sufficient background and information so that she can get the best quality of health care.
02:02But the question of our viewers is, what is her condition? What is her illness? What is her diagnosis?
02:08Unfortunately, I know the concern about her health, but unfortunately, we are protected by data privacy law and patient confidentiality.
02:16So, we cannot comment further on this.
02:19Okay. This is the last question.
02:21Will she be able to attend the hearing?
02:23Because her doctors need clearance if she will be allowed to attend the hearing of the Committee of the Camera.
02:29This question is best answered by the appropriate office.
02:33Which is?
02:34Which is, of course, the office of the Vice President.
02:37So, it is better to direct the question to them.
02:40Okay. Is she with someone now? Who is she with now in the room?
02:44Of course, with privacy, we cannot divulge who her companions are because we need to protect everyone's privacy and confidentiality, including the visitors.
02:53We have talked to Dr. John Perez-Rifarial, the spokesperson of VMMC.
02:59Doc, thank you very much.
03:00Thank you very much.
03:01We will keep you updated if there is an update on Dr. Lopez's condition.
03:05Of course. Thank you very much.
03:07Kapuso, this is the latest on the situation of Atty. Zulaika Lopez, the OVP Chief of Staff.
03:15She is still here in VMMC until this time.
03:20We will continue to follow the developments from here.
03:23Let's go back to the studio.
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