MANILA – Malacañang has disowned a medical document circulating online that falsely claims to detail the health condition of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., describing the material as fabricated and intended to mislead the public.
In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the report did not come from any legitimate medical examination.
“The document being circulated is FAKE. It did not originate from any legitimate medical examination of the President and does not reflect his current health condition,” the PCO said.
The Palace stressed that Marcos remains in good health, is capable of carrying out his official duties, and continues to actively perform his responsibilities.
It also criticized the spread of falsified medical information, calling it irresponsible and deceptive, and said it violates the President’s right to privacy while unnecessarily alarming the public and eroding trust in institutions.
The PCO urged citizens to rely only on official statements from authorized government sources and to avoid sharing unverified material. It added that authorities are now reviewing possible legal action in connection with the circulation of the fake document.
St. Luke’s Medical Center likewise released an advisory denying the authenticity of the supposed medical test results attributed to Marcos, saying these are “fake and falsified.” The hospital emphasized that medical records are released only to patients through proper and authorized channels.
The President was placed under overnight medical observation last week after feeling unwell and was later diagnosed with diverticulitis, an inflammation of small pouches in the colon. Marcos has said the condition is not life-threatening and has since assured the public that he is feeling better.
Although he has temporarily skipped several public activities outside Malacañang on doctors’ advice to “slow down,” Marcos has continued to work, attending meetings and holding private engagements, including a recent Economic Development Council session and the oath-taking of the new Philippine National Police chief.
Malacañang earlier said it would not issue a medical bulletin on the President, noting that such disclosures are only necessary in cases involving life-threatening illness./PN
