Enrile rushed to hospital due to dengue

MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile on Wednesday midnight was rushed to the hospital due to dengue.

In an interview with radio dzBB, the senator's daughter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, said that he her father was admitted to the Makati Medical Center.

The elder Enrile is under medication and is being closely monitored.

The senator returned to work at the Senate a few weeks ago after posting a P1.45-million bail. He is facing graft and plunder charges in connection to the multi-million pork barrel scam.

The Supreme Court granted his bail petition, citing his poor health and old age.