Enrile still in ICU, says daughter

MANILA, Philippines —  Former senator and now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile remains confined in the intensive care unit (ICU) as he continues to receive treatment for pneumonia, his daughter Katrina Ponce Enrile confirmed yesterday.

In a statement posted on Instagram, Katrina said her father is “under the dedicated care of his attending physicians and medical staff who are providing him with the best possible treatment and attention.”

“We are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and support extended to our family during this time. Thank you very much,” she added.

Earlier, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada informed the Senate that Enrile was admitted to the ICU of an undisclosed hospital due to pneumonia, noting that “he has a slim chance of surviving.”

Estrada called on his colleagues to pray for the 101-year-old statesman, who served four terms, or a total of 23 years, in the upper chamber, including his stint as Senate president from 2008 to 2013.