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.
鈥淭he President was observed at St. Luke鈥檚 Medical Center Quezon City. He has been discharged and is back in Malaca帽ang,鈥 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.
鈥淲hat happened was I apparently now have diverticulitis. It鈥檚 a common complaint amongst apparently people who are heavily stressed and people (who) are 鈥 I have to admit 鈥 growing old,鈥 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 鈥渙verworking鈥 as he extends his work hours until early morning.
The Palace said his doctors advised rest and monitoring.
鈥淭he President continued to carry out his responsibilities while under medical observation and has returned to Malaca帽ang,鈥 Ms. Castro said, noting the President has scheduled two private meetings on Thursday afternoon. 鈥 Chloe Mari A. Hufana
