St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) has declared that the supposed medical test results of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. circulating online are “fake and falsified,” warning that the unauthorized release and sharing of such documents violate data privacy laws and hospital policy.
In a Facebook post, SLMC emphasized its strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
“Medical results are released only to the patient himself/herself through authorized and official hospital channels,” the hospital said.
It added that “any medical results or documents obtained, posted, shared, or circulated outside these authorized channels are considered unauthorized, fraudulent or falsified.”
“The posting or sharing of a patient’s medical information by anyone other than the patient constitutes a breach of data privacy and is a violation of hospital policy and applicable laws,”
SLMC stressed, urging the public to “exercise caution and responsibility in sharing unverified and unofficial information.”
The alleged documents, which spread on social media Wednesday, claimed Marcos was suffering from a more serious condition than the acute diverticulitis previously disclosed. They also contained personal details and the name of his attending physician.
Prior to SLMC’s statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) denied the authenticity of the documents, saying they “did not originate from any legitimate medical examination of the President and do not reflect his current health condition.”
The PCO added, “Appropriate legal options are being reviewed in connection with the circulation of fabricated documents and false information.”
Malacañang likewise condemned the spread of falsified medical information as “irresponsible, deceptive, and a clear violation of the President’s right to privacy” that “unnecessarily alarms the public and undermines trust in institutions.”
The statements came as Marcos released another video message Wednesday night, assuring the public that he has recovered and remains in good health despite lingering speculation about his condition.