Narciso Santiago Jr. admitted that his wife, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago is now in the intensive care unit of the Makati Medical Center since Tuesday night, May 31, due to pneumonia complication after she was rushed to the hospital on Monday.
In 2014, Santiago was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, but revealed during the campaign season that she had been cured. However, she recently she revealed that she is suffering from anorexia (inability to eat), a side-effect of her medication.
In the statement, Mr. Santiago advised the public that visitors are not allowed and that gifts and flowers will not be accepted. He, however, assured the public that his wife is bearing well with her trademark sense of humor.
"Miriam said that she thanks all her family, friends, supporters, fans, and others who helped pray for her recovery and sent their well-wishes on Facebook," he said in the statement.
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