Palace wishes Erap ‘speedy and full recovery’

MALACAÑANG has expressed concern over the condition of former President Joseph Estrada, 79, who was admitted to and confined at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan due to pneumonia.

His son Senator JV Ejercito said doctors detected an infection in Estrada’s lungs but Erap, mayor of Manila, was already recuperating after receiving treatment.

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said: “As mayor of the Philippines’ capital and premier city, he regained Manila’s lost glory. The National Competitiveness Council named it the most competitive city in the Philippines. Get well soon, Mayor Erap!”