PBBM ASSURES PUBLIC OF GOOD HEALTH, QUIPS CONDITION ‘NOT LIFE-THREATENING’

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured the public that he is in good health and fully capable of performing his duties, as his recent medical condition is neither serious nor life-threatening.

In a video statement, President Marcos said he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which is very common among older people.

“I’m fine. I’m feeling very different from the way I was feeling before. Naayos na ‘yung problema,” said the President.

“What happened was apparently, I now have diverticulitis. It’s a common complaint amongst apparently people who are heavily stressed, and people (who) are – I have to admit – growing old,” the President continued during a brief conversation with Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

In a statement earlier in the day, Malacañang said President Marcos spent the night under medical observation as a precaution after experiencing discomfort, but said the President’s condition is stable and he has returned to the Palace to continue his duties.

When asked by Castro whether doctors advised him to slow down from being overworked, the President said, “Well, yeah, of course, lagi naman sinasabi ng doktor sa akin ‘yun. Pero papaano mo naman gagawin ‘yun ang daming trabaho?”

President Marcos pointed out there was no reason to worry, shrugging off speculation about his condition.

“It’s not a life-threatening condition… Huwag kayong mag-alala. The rumors of my death are highly exaggerated,” the President quipped.