President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. assured the public that he is in good condition and steadily recovering, downplaying health concerns with a lighthearted tone.
In a vlog released Sunday, Marcos addressed speculations following several days of medical observation, emphasizing that doctors were not alarmed by his condition.
“Ako naman, eto, nagre-recover na rin. Pero maganda ang assessment ng mga doktor, nothing serious. Kailangan lang magpalakas ulit,” the President said.
He also shared that he lost weight after being placed on a liquid diet, joking about the unexpected outcome.
“Mabuti na ‘yan at para akong nag-diyeta,” he added.
Malacañang earlier confirmed that Marcos was diagnosed with diverticulitis, a condition described by doctors as not life-threatening but requiring rest and treatment.
Following medical advice, the President skipped several public engagements, which sparked online speculation about his health.
Despite this, Marcos continued working behind the scenes, chairing Cabinet-level meetings, holding private discussions with officials, and attending to official documents.
Palace officials have since cautioned the public against fake medical reports circulating online, urging reliance only on official government statements and the President’s own updates.