Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on Sunday wished Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “a speedy recovery and complete restoration of health” after suffering from a concussion over the weekend.

A statement from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that Clinton is “a very dear friend to the Philippines.”

“Having worked with her both bilaterally and in various regional and global fora, I have seen firsthand her dedication to duty and her boundless energy, especially when advocating issues closest to her heart,” the former Philippine envoy to Washington said.

Del Rosario said that he is optimistic that Clinton will “be back to her normal routine in a few days, ready once again to engage with US allies and friends and the rest of the world which her leadership touches.”

“My family and I join her family and friends in praying for early recovery,” the Foreign Affairs chief added.

Clinton suffered from stomach virus after her trip to Europe last week. She cancelled a trip to North Africa—an unusual move for the customarily tireless US top diplomat.

She later became dehydrated and fainted, which caused her to sustain a concussion.

The secretary is reportedly taking a break from work, including several Christmas parties she was supposed to host at the US Department of State this week.

She has been recovering at home and will just continue working there, a spokesman for her said.

Clinton, the wife of former president Bill Clinton and is the most popular member of US President Barack Obama’s cabinet, is set to retire early next year. She remains mum, however, on her plans to run for presidency in 2016.

She denied such plans, but said that her age will not hamper her from serving the American people.