RR Pogoy vowed to return to action once he recuperates from myocarditis.

Pogoy confirmed that he was diagnosed with the heart condition on Saturday, October 14.

The former Far Eastern University Tamaraw was seen from the bleachers watching the game between his alma mater and Ateneo de Manila University, where the Tamaraws won in overtime, 66-61.

According to the Cleveland Clinic’s website, myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle which may weaken it and make it hard for the heart to pump.

“Wala namang gamot, pahinga lang muna talaga. Hintayin mawala. So mga six months siguro,” Pogoy told reporters.

Pogoy said he underwent tests after feeling weak and easily tired while practicing with Gilas Pilipinas after the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

He was supposed to be with the team which won the gold medal in the Asian Games.

“After six months, babalik ako. Lalaro ulit,” Pogoy said.

While Pogoy admitted being happy after the national team’s gold medal win, he said he would have preferred to be with the team in their historic campaign.

Despite this, Pogoy said he just trusts God’s timing.

“Happy. Sobrang happy ako, kasi ‘yun nga, nag-gold tayo. Nasayangan lang din kasi hindi ako nakasama, so pero ganun talaga. Sa buhay talaga ‘di mo alam kung anong mangyayari, so tiwala lang talaga sa Panginoon,” he said.

“Ipa-promise ko talaga na babalik ako. Tiwala ako kay Lord na babalik talaga ako,” he added. (GMA Integrated News)