Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago revealed that her health is improving and raised the possibility of her running in the 2016 presidential elections.
“I’m not going to be coy. Society leaders have urged me to seek the presidency. I can rise to the occasion, although I was following the other sign posts on the road to recovery,” the senator said in a statement.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Santiago said the tumor in her left lung is getting smaller, citing the results of a recent PET/CT scan from St. Luke’s Medical Center in Global City.
“The latest lab test shows that the cancer cells are waving a white flag. During this time, I only have to work on my stamina. During the six-week period of treatment, I was even able to work on the 2014 editions of some 10 law books which are scheduled for release by the end of the year,” said Santiago.
The senator added “I have licked cancer, and I’m actually thinking of several career options.”