Marcos hospitalized overnight – BusinessWorld Online
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. spent Wednesday night in the hospital due to diverticulitis, the Palace said on Thursday, assuring his condition is now stable.
“The President was observed at St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City. He has been discharged and is back in Malacañang,” Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro told reporters via Viber. She did not specify what type of discomfort Mr. Marcos felt.
Mr. Marcos later confirmed he was feeling better after he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which was attributed to stress and aging.
“What happened was I apparently 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,” Mr. Marcos said in an interview with Ms. Castro, according to a transcript shared to reporters.
He also assured that it was not life-threatening.
In a separate briefing, Ms. Castro said he possibly fell ill due to “overworking” as he extends his work hours until early morning.
The Palace said his doctors advised rest and monitoring.
“The President continued to carry out his responsibilities while under medical observation and has returned to Malacañang,” Ms. Castro said, noting the President has scheduled two private meetings on Thursday afternoon. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana
