Manila, Jan. 25 -- Malacanang on Sunday called for restraint, sincerity and compassion following remarks by Senator Imee Marcos on the recent health condition of her brother, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., stressing that the Chief Executive's illness should not be trivialized or politicized.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the President's health should be treated with seriousness and genuine concern as he recovers from a medical condition that required brief hospital observation.

"Huwag natin gawing biro ang kalusugan ng Pangulo. Huwag maging komedyante o payaso sa pagbibigay ng payo (Let us not make the President's health a joke. Do not act like comedians or clowns in giving advice)," Castro said in a statement.

"Totoong p...