Marcos mourns death of former military aide at 39

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a statement mourning the passing of Maj. Ma. Joshua Santiago, his former aide-de-camp, who died on Monday. Santiago was 39 years old at the time of his death.

The announcement of Santiago's death came through a Facebook post by his wife, though specific details regarding the cause of his passing were not disclosed. The military officer had served in the presidential household during his tenure as aide-de-camp.

The exact circumstances surrounding Santiago's death remain undisclosed, with his family and the Office of the President yet to release additional information about the incident. The president's statement underscores the close working relationship between Santiago and the chief executive during his service in the presidential security and household affairs.