Imelda Marcos Hospitalized

Former first lady Imelda Marcos has been hospitalized due to suspected pneumonia, her daughter Sen. Imee Marcos told reporters on Tuesday, March 5.

The elder Marcos was brought to a hospital in Taguig for close monitoring.

“She has been having fever and cough on and off. Given her age, we have to take maximum precautions,” the senator said.

Imelda underwent angioplasty procedure in May 2023.

She will turn 95 on July 2.

“She still wants to receive the centenarian benefits,” the senator said, referring to Republic Act No. 11982, which provides Filipino citizens aged 80, 85, 90 and 95 cash gifts of P10,000. Those who will reach 100 years old will be given P100,000.