President Marcos Confirms Stable Condition Following Diverticulitis Diagnosis
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he is in stable condition after doctors told him earlier this week that he has diverticulitis. He told the public that his health problems do not stop him from doing his duties as president. The President stressed that medical care is going well with close professional supervision.
The Presidential Communications Office put out a video update that showed Marcos looking calm and healthy. He said he is taking the antibiotics and other medications that his doctor gave him to help with the inflammation. Marcos says that his health is getting better every day.
Source: Inquirer.net
Palace Releases Video Update to Address Public Health Concerns
The video update was shared on Wednesday night to let people know how the President’s health was doing. Marcos spoke directly to Filipinos to reassure them that the leadership would stay the same. He thanked the people for their concern and help during his short health problem.
Marcos looked calm as he talked about how he was getting better in the video. He said that treatment helped him slowly get back to his normal activities. The update was meant to stop rumors and false information about his condition from spreading.
Marcos Resumes Work and Presides Over Key Government Meeting
Marcos went back to work earlier this week, even though doctors told him to rest. He was in charge of the 7th meeting of the Economic and Development Council at Malacañan Palace. The meeting lasted more than 2 hours and was mostly about big government projects that needed approval.
Marcos said that staying active helps him stay mentally sharp and productive. He stressed that his participation showed he was ready to lead even though he had some health problems at the time. During his recovery, the government kept making decisions without any delays.
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President Says Condition Improving and Diet Gradually Normalizing
Marcos said that his health has gotten better and he can now eat solid foods again. At first, doctors put him on a restricted diet to ease the strain on his digestive system. He said that slowly getting back to normal eating habits is a sign of good medical progress.
He said that the recovery process was easy to handle and closely watched. Marcos made it clear that he carefully followed all of the doctor’s orders during treatment. The President said he was sure that his recovery would continue on the right path.
Marcos Assures Uninterrupted Government Operations Nationwide
The President made it very clear that the government is still running smoothly. He stressed that agencies keep working well with the leadership structures that are already in place. Marcos told Filipinos that public services are still running smoothly.
He said that even when he was resting, he went over official briefings. Marcos said that staying up to date helped him stay involved with national issues. This method made sure that governance didn’t stop, even though doctors told them to slow down.
PCO Condemns Fake Medical Documents Circulating Online
The Presidential Communications Office spoke out against false reports about Marcos’ health that were going around online. Officials said that a fake medical document did not come from real exams. The PCO said that spreading false information was mean and careless.
The PCO says that this false information violates the President’s right to privacy. It also scares people for no reason and makes them less trusting of institutions. There are now legal options being looked into to deal with the situation.
Public Urged to Rely on Official Government Health Statements
The PCO told people to only trust official statements from government sources that are allowed to make them. It warned people not to spread false and harmful information online. Officials stressed how important it is to share information in a responsible way.
Marcos said again that he is still able to do his official duties. He told Filipinos that the leadership would stay the same. The Palace said that being open and honest is important for keeping the public’s trust.
