Philippines’ Marcos says ‘rumours of my death are highly exaggerated’

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergJanuary 23, 2026 at 01:42 AM

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. addressed rumors of his death on Thursday, stating they were exaggerated. Marcos revealed he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, an inflammation of the large intestine, which he attributed to stress and age. He assured the public the condition is not life-threatening. Earlier, his office announced he spent the night under medical observation after experiencing discomfort and was advised to rest. Despite this, Marcos continued his duties and has since returned to the presidential palace, with his condition remaining stable after being discharged from a private hospital.

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