Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the public that his health condition is improving, stating that doctors have given him a positive assessment following days of medical observation.
According to Philippines News Agency, in his latest vlog released on Sunday, Marcos mentioned that his condition was "nothing serious" and that he only needed time to regain strength after being placed on a restricted diet. The President expressed optimism about his recovery, stating, "As for me, I'm recovering. The doctors gave me a positive assessment, nothing serious. I just need to regain my strength."
Marcos shared that he lost some weight after being advised to consume liquids for several days, humorously adding that it felt like he had gone on a diet. "At least, I feel like I went on a diet," he said.
Malaca±ang had earlier revealed that Marcos was diagnosed with diverticulitis, a non-life-threatening inflammation of pouches in the colon. This diagnosis came after he was hospitalized and spent a night under medical observation on January 21.
On medical advice, the President skipped several public engagements outside Malaca±ang but continued to work on paperwork and attend meetings. Palace officials have consistently stated that the President remains fully capable of performing his duties, dismissing circulating reports suggesting a worsening of his condition.
