Auf wiedersehen, neck brace! Gloria in Germany for stem cell treatment

The woman who could barely move is now up and about. In fact, we have not seen her in a neck brace since she’s been released from detention.

Former president and current Pampanga 2nd District Rep. Gloria Arroyo is currently in Germany to undergo stem cell treatment to ease the pain from her degenerative bone disease.

Arroyo’s foreign trip is expected to last for two weeks. Aside from her treatment, she is also set to speak before different international organizations in Europe.

Arroyo was released from detention in July after the Supreme Court effectively dismissed corruption charges against her.

Talking to ABS-CBN News, Arroyo said, “I am very grateful to President Duterte that he has allowed the process to take place in an objective way. That’s the reason why I am free now.”

She added, “Of course, I want to do what I can do in order to support his administration and that is through legislation.”

Arroyo, however, declined to comment on controversies surrounding Sen. Leila de Lima. It may be recalled that De Lima pursued criminal charges against her as Justice secretary.

“I have no rancor over any individual. What I am against is the system of using the justice system to oppress political enemies,” Arroyo said.

Well, it’s easy to be gracious when you’re no longer in detention.




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