Enrile asks PNP for 'Hari ng Tondo' viewing for Christmas

MANILA, Philippines — The camp of detained Senator Juan Ponce requested the Philippine National Police for a film showing inside the PNP General Hospital on Thursday, Christmas Day.

Actress Bibeth Orteza asked the PNP to show the movie "Hari ng Tondo" from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. where Enrile is staying, reports said on Wednesday.

Once allowed, Enrile's families, close friends and relatives will view the movie with him. "Hari ng Tondo" was directed by Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, Enrile's nephew.

The PNP said that only the family  members of Enrile requested to watch the screening but they could invite other patients inside the hospital to see movie.

Enrile is facing plunder and graft charges before the Sandiganbayan in connection with the P10-billion pork barrel scam.