New york: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is in good condition and is simply adjusting to the cold weather here, Malaca±ang said Monday (New York time). The assurance came after some observers noticed Marcos wiping his nose while delivering his address at the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States.
According to Philippines News Agency, Castro noted that the cold weather in the city could naturally cause minor throat or nasal discomfort. 'Hindi ko po natanong kung siya ay may sipon. Pero siguro dahil sa sobrang malamig, baka normal lang (I was not able to ask if he has a cold. But perhaps because it is very cold, that might be normal),' she told reporters. She added that she even experienced slight throat irritation due to the weather.
She assured the public that the President remains in good condition during his stay here. 'Kahit nga po tayo, ako nga po medyo kumakati-kati ang lalamunan, siguro normal lang sa weather. Pero (Even for us, I myself feel a bit of throat irritation. It might just be normal because of the weather. But) he's okay,' she said. Concerns about Marcos' health were raised after he was previously diagnosed with diverticulitis, a digestive condition involving inflammation of small pouches in the colon.
