PCO: Marcos schedule back on track

PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. is now “back to normal” schedule following his brief hospitalization last week, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Monday.

Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said Mr. Marcos met with the Economic and Development Council in the Palace on Monday, as she denied rumors that the President will undergo an operation due to his diverticulitis.

“For now, that’s his schedule and he’s been able to attend, so we can say it’s back to normal,” Ms. Castro told a news briefing in Filipino.

Mr. Marcos’ last public engagement was on Jan. 21, but he posted a video statement the following day saying he was feeling better.

Diverticulitis is the inflammation of the diverticula or small pockets in the colon. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana