Press Secretary Remonde passes away

Press Secretary Cerge Remonde was declared dead by doctors at the emergency room of the Makati Medical Center, reports said.

Remonde was reportedly declared dead at 11:51 a.m. after revival efforts failed.

According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Gary Olivar, Remonde was rushed to the hospital after being found laying unconscious in the bathroom at his house in Bel-air, Makati City, around 10:40 a.m.

Reports said the Palace official suffered a heart attack.

No official announcement has been made by the Makati Medical Center. - By Dino Maragay (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)

Report: Remonde found unconscious at Malacañang

Press Secretary Cerge Remonde has been rushed to the hospital after being found laying unconscious at the Malacañang Palace, a radio report said today.

The report quoted Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Gary Olivar as saying that Remonde was discovered laying unconscious in his office bathroom at the Palace.

A press conference will be held today to explain the incident, the report added.

No other details are available as of this posting. - By Dino Maragay (Philstar News Service, www.philstar.com)