Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (File photo)
MANILA – Justice secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Thursday said he is eager to return to work at the Department of Justice (DOJ) days after he underwent elective heart surgery last week.
In a press briefing, Remulla disclosed that he had undergone a seven-hour procedure to clear blockages in his heart upon the advice of his doctors.
"By next week, by Monday, I am back to work but I have to be careful. I will be meeting the (DOJ) leadership lahat ng usec, asec (all the undersecretaries and assistant secretaries), para sa instructions at para magkaron ng direction (for instructions and to provide direction),” he said.
The DOJ chief said that though he may not be physically present for a few days at a time, he will be talking to them often.
“I have to play it by ear kasi hindi pwedeng ipilit na bumalik agad sa (because I cannot force to immediately go back to) normal. It’s better that I regain my full strength first," he said.
Remulla also disclosed that he is in constant contact with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in connection with the pending matters at the DOJ.
"We have spoken. We have exchanged text message also and sabi nya unahin ko na ito, at unahin ko na yung pagpapagaling at pagpapalakas para matuluy tuloy yung trabahong inilaan para sa departamento sa aking liderato (and he said that I prioritize the operation and my recovery in order to continue the job entrusted to me at the department under my leadership),” he said.
“He is very happy that I made a decision to go through with the procedure and to come out of it very well. I thank the President for the trust and confidence given to me," Remulla said. (PNA)
