MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s (pic) health condition remains stable but he is currently under medical observation after experiencing discomfort on Wednesday (Jan 21) night, the Philippines News Agency (PNA) reported, citing the presidential office, Malacañang.
In a press briefing on Thursday, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos spent the night under medical observation as a precautionary measure and was advised by his doctors to rest and undergo monitoring.
"The President spent the night under medical observation as a precautionary measure after experiencing discomfort. His doctors advised rest and monitoring, and his condition remains stable,” Castro said.
Castro said she is not privy to the specific discomfort experienced by the President.
Despite being under medical observation, Marcos continues to carry out his responsibilities, she added.
Castro assured the public that there is no cause for alarm, noting that the President remains capable of performing his duties.
"We also needed to inform you about what the President experienced last night because even in the early hours of the morning, he was still working,” Castro said.
"Most likely, what he experienced was extreme fatigue from work,” the Palace official said.
Castro said Marcos has returned to Malacanang Palace and is expected to hold two private meetings on Thursday afternoon.
The update came after Marcos skipped the Outstanding Young Men 2025 awarding ceremony at Malacañang on Thursday morning.
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto attended the event on Marcos' behalf.
Castro said Marcos’ public engagements on Friday may still push through, subject to his doctors’ advice. - Bernama-PNA
