Former First Lady Imelda Marcos, who has been diagnosed with slight pneumonia, is "in good spirits" and has been "resting well" in the hospital.
This was confirmed by her son President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. in a official statement released Tuesday, March 5.
"I just spoke with my mother’s doctors. She is suffering from slight pneumonia and is running a fever. She has been put on a course of antibiotics and the doctors are confident that this will relieve her fever," he said.
"She is in good spirits, has no difficulty in breathing and is resting well," Marcos Jr. added.
BASAHIN: Pahayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa kalagayan ng kanyang ina, si Dating First Lady Imelda Marcos, na dinala sa ospital ngayong araw | RH14 @leth_narciso #SamaSamaTayoPilipino pic.twitter.com/sHjtYMTVEd
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) March 5, 2024
The presidential sister Senator Imee Marcos first confirmed that their mother has been confined to a hospital due to cough and fever.
Speaking to reporters in an interview on March 6, Imee said Imelda is in good condition.
"Wala ng lagnat pero nag-iingat lang kami dahil sa kaniyang edad. I think she's alright. Nag-iingat lang kasi nga sa edad," she said.
Kinumpirma ni Sen. Imee Marcos na nasa mabuti nang kalagayan ang kaniyang ina na si dating First Lady Imelda Marcos.
— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) March 6, 2024
Ayon sa Senador, wala ng lagnat ang kaniyang ina ngunit nasa ospital pa.
Kinakailangan raw nitong mag-ingat dahil sa kaniyang edad. | via RH 28 @RaymundDadpaas pic.twitter.com/kL4aXyOPtZ
The former first lady is now 94 years old.
