Watch more in iWantv or TFC.tv

MANILA -- (5th UPDATE) Multi-awarded actor Eddie Garcia suffered a neck fracture while he was shooting a television series for GMA-7 in Manila, his family said Saturday.

"He is still under critical observation and all his doctors are doing their best to assure that he gets the best care," read the statement, released through GMA-7 executive Redgie Magno.

On Sunday, Dr. Enrique Lagman, Garcia's family doctor, said the actor did not suffer a heart attack as earlier reported.

• Eddie Garcia suffered neck fracture, not heart attack, says doctor

Hours before the announcement, pictures circulated on social media showing a seemingly unconscious Garcia being carried by several men while a crowd gathered around.

Netizens earlier claimed the 90-year-old actor was rushed to a hospital in Tondo, Manila where he was revived, and was eventually transferred to a hospital in Quezon City.

"Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all those who have expressed concerns and extended prayers," the statement read.

"Please continue praying for Tito Eddie's fast recovery . . . We would like to request his fans and everyone to pray with us so he could get better the soonest possible time."

Garcia remained at the Mary Johnston Hospital in Tondo, as of this posting.

Staff of the TV show he was filming visited him earlier along with actor John Regala and former Manila mayor Joseph Estrada. They were followed by Senator-elect Bong Revilla and his wife Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado.

In 2012, Garcia acknowledged to suffering from "slight sleep apnea" which he quickly got checked at the Makati Medical Center, but remained generally healthy in the next few years.

Garcia has been part of the Philippine entertainment industry since the early 1950s, portraying both lead characters and villains in action, comedy, drama, and even fantasy films and television series.

His last project with ABS-CBN was a role on the Coco Martin-led primetime teleserye "Ang Probinsyano," portraying a drug lord. He bid farewell to the part last February.

He was also recently lauded for his portrayal of a gay senator in "Rainbow Sunset," a multi-awarded entry in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). --With a report from Jeff Hernaez, ABS-CBN News

Editors Note: An earlier version of this story said Garcia was eventually taken to a hospital in Quezon City. We regret the error.