Philippine entertainment legend Dolphy has been in the Makati Medical Center since Saturday undergoing treatment and observation for pneumonia, his son, actor-director Eric Quizon confirmed to News5. 'Currently his vital signs are all in order and he is responding to treatment very well,' Quizon said in a text message.
"My dad was sent to the hospital last Saturday because of pneumonia," Quizon said. "This made him weak because of his (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). They had to attach a respirator in order to help him breathe. Currently, his vital signs are all in order and he is responding to treatment very well."
TV5 head for creative and entertainment production Perci Intalan visited Dolphy at the hospital on Thursday afternoon. "His vitals are stable and he's got good color," Intalan said. "He was even awake when I saw him, and improving."
Quizon acknowledged that Dolphy is "still under close observation and round the clock intensive care to make sure he recovers fast."
"Thank you for your love and prayers," Quizon continued. "My Dad says 'Maraming salamat' from the bottom of his heart."
source: interaksyon.com
