Ombudsman: Remulla in good health, cancer-free

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is in good health and fit to serve his mandate as the country's top anti-graft official, his office said Monday.

Remulla's office issued the statement after the Ombudsman revealed in a television interview that he was diagnosed with leukemia after he survived a quintuple heart bypass surgery.

"Ang Ombudsman ay nasa mabuting kalusugan at patuloy na ginagampanan ang kanyang tungkulin nang buong sigla at dedikasyon. Ang Ombudsman ay malaya na sa kanser at malaya na sa loob ng isa’t kalahating taon," the statement read. 

(The Ombudsman is in good health and continues to do his job with vigor and dedication. The Ombudsman is cancer-free and has been for a year and a half now.) 

"Siya rin ay nag-eehersisyo tuwing umaga bago pumasok sa opisina upang mapanatili ang malusog na pamumuhay," it added.

(He also does exercise every morning before going to office to keep himself in top shape.) 

Likewise, the Ombudsman clarified that Remulla's disclosures referred to past diagnosis. 

"Ang kanyang kamakailang pahayag ay tumutukoy sa kanyang karanasan bago pa siya maupo bilang Ombudsman. Tinitiyak namin sa publiko na determinado ang Ombudsman na papanagutin ang mga responsable sa isyung ito ng flood control — at higit pa siyang nasa mabuting kalagayan upang gawin iyon," the statement read.

(His recent pronouncement refers to his experience before he was appointed as Ombudsman. We assure the public that the Ombudsman is determined to hold accountable those responsible for the flood control mess and he is in the best condition to do such.)

"Ang kanyang pangalawang pagkakataon sa buhay ay nagbigay sa kanya ng determinasyon at paninindigang wala na siyang dapat ikatakot o ipagpaliban," it added.

(His second chance at life gave him determination and resolve that he should never fear or take for granted anything.) —AOL, GMA Integrated News