Romulo Victor M Israel Jnr, the country’s top diplomat in Hong Kong, also told the Post that Alcaraz, a survivor of last month’s inferno at Wang Fuk Court, was facing a long physical recovery.
The helper met President Marcos, together with his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos, when she arrived at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where he was inspecting some new facilities at the site.
Alcaraz was accompanied by two of her sisters, who flew with her from Hong Kong.
Marcos also reportedly praised Alcaraz for her role in saving the three-month-old baby in the fire despite the danger.
Israel, the Philippines’ consul general in Hong Kong, said Alcaraz suffered injuries to her lungs, throat and respiratory system from the toxic carbon monoxide fumes in the fire.
