Rumors have been surfacing that Senator Chiz Escudero was rushed to the hospital due to a stroke
CHIZ ESCUDERO – The senator’s health condition sparked concern when rumors surfaced about him being rushed to the hospital due to a stroke.
However, two sources close to him provide updates to PEP.ph, stating that he is actually at home and in good condition, contrary to the speculations circulating on social media. Despite the lack of official statements or medical bulletins from Escudero’s office, these sources reassured that he is resting well and doing fine.
The speculations arose on April 5, 2024, with unconfirmed reports circulating on social media claiming that Escudero suffered a stroke, heart attack, or aneurysm. These rumors were further fueled by reports that his wife, Heart Evangelista, had to cancel her engagements in Hong Kong due to the alleged incident.
While the sources did not directly confirm Escudero’s stroke, one of them mentioned that he was “airlifted” from Sorsogon to St. Luke’s Medical Center – BGC, although it was not explicitly stated whether it was due to a medical emergency. The sources clarified that Escudero was airlifted for faster transportation, rather than enduring a six-hour road trip.
Meanwhile, both Escudero and Evangelista remained silent about the issue on their social media platforms. Evangelista’s recent posts mainly revolved around her artwork and her trip to Hong Kong, while Escudero’s post focused on his advocacy for establishing a medical school in Mindanao, which he passionately shared on Instagram.
Supporters of Escudero urged him to release an official statement regarding his health soon to prevent the spread of fake news and alleviate concerns among those who care about him and Evangelista. As the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education, Escudero continues to advocate for education reforms despite the rumors surrounding his health.