PRESIDENT MARCOS ASSURES PUBLIC HE IS OKAY, BACK AT WORK IN THE PALACE

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that he is in good health, has fully resumed his official duties, and has already presided over key meetings, including the 7th Economic and Development Council (EDC) meeting.

In a video shared on social media, President Marcos said he continues attending official engagements even as his doctors advised to take things slowly.

The video also showed the President playing with the family dog, Oreo.

“Binigyan lang ako ng mga gamot at patuloy pa rin ‘yung aking antibiotics. Pero okay na ako. In fact, nakapag EDC meeting na kami nung Lunes with most of the Cabinet,” the President said in a light conversation with Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro.

“So I’m back in. Pero medyo nagtatampo sa akin yung mga doktor ko kasi sabi nila huwag muna. Sabi ko hindi ko naman pwede pag-antayin muna lahat ng nangyayari. So tinuloy ko na lang,” the President added.

“And tomorrow, I have some meetings in the office. And tuloy-tuloy na.”

President Marcos also said he has now been cleared to eat solid food, after a few days of liquid diet to remove the stress in his digestive system.

“So puro sabaw lang ako. Kaya nanaginip ako nung isang gabi. Sabi ko nga sa doktor, pwede na ba ako kumain ng kung anu-ano? Kasi nang nanaginip ako, nakakain ako ng steak,” the President said.

“Ngayon pwede na, kanina kumain na ako ng hamburger,” the President added.

President Marcos said he received the best possible medical care and that is why he is back to his regular work schedule.

“Maraming salamat sa lahat ng tao who have been concerned about my health. At maraming nagpadala ng mga mensahe na gumaling ka na agad,” the President said.