Imelda Marcos in hospital due to suspected pneumonia - Imee

Former First Lady Imelda Marcos has been hospitalized due to suspected pneumonia.

This was disclosed by her daughter, Senator Imee Marcos in a text message to reporters.

"Inospital na namin [for] close monitoring... Suspected pneumonia as she has been having fever [and] cough on [and] off. Given her age, we [have to] take [maximum] precautions," Senator Marcos said, referring to the 94-year old matriarch.

In May last year, the former First Lady underwent an angioplasty procedure.—RF, GMA Integrated News