Dolphy hospitalized for almost one month

Birthday celebrations for veteran actor Rodolfo "Dolphy" Quizon will most likely be simple, as the Comedy King has been hospitalized for almost one month.

Dolphy's son Ronnie Quizon said they will have a family get-together to celebrate his father's 84th birthday on July 25, according to a report on GMA News’ Unang Balita on July 5.

Earlier, Dolphy's son Eric Quizon said they have no plans for a big celebration. "Usually ‘pag may malaking selebrasyon kami, doon siya nagkakasakit," Eric said in a previous report.

"Definitely, we will have something if he goes back home… We have a reason to celebrate," he added.

Doctors at the Makati Medical Center continue to monitor the condition of the Comedy King, who has pneumonia for the 12th time in the past month.

According to the report, Dolphy remains in critical condition, but is responding well to treatment.

Dolphy underwent dialysis and received blood transfusion on Monday, a previous report said.

Last week, his son Eric Quizon said the doctors may transfer Dolphy to a regular room.

Dolphy has been in the Intensive Care Unit since he was brought to the hospital on June 9. The 83-year-old has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). –Carmela G. Lapeña/KG, GMA News

source: gmanetwork.com