Ex-Senate President Ernesto Maceda in critical condition –son

Former Senate President Ernesto Maceda is in critical condition due to post-surgery complication, his son said Monday.

Lawyer Ernesto Maceda Jr. said his father underwent surgery and was still conscious after the procedure on Monday morning. However, his condition went downhill since then.

"In fact, he was wearing a t-shirt this morning rooting for Golden State Warriors but sadly because of post-surgery complication, his condition became quite difficult," Maceda Jr. said in a television interview.

The younger Maceda refused to give more details about the condition of his father. 

"Right now I'd rather not comment. It's best that the doctors are the ones to make an announcement. We are hoping for the best," he said.

In an interview with radio dzBB, the younger Maceda said his father has been experiencing chest pains in the past few weeks.

He added that his father is still receiving medical care and the family will make an announcement Monday night.

Ernesto Maceda Jr: My father still receiving medical care... the family expect that we can make an announcement tonight.

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A source told GMA News Online earlier that Maceda Sr. is fighting for his life and admitted that his vital signs are not good. —Amita O. Legaspi/KBK, GMA News