‘Ayoko tumaba ulit’: Marcos assures public he’s healthyMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, April 8, assured the public he was healthy, even quipping that he was trying to maintain his current weight. The president has been subject to a torrent of online speculation about his health, which the Palace has repeatedly dismissed. “I’m struggling kasi ayoko tumaba ulit, nawala na 'yung taba ko, parang babalik,” Marcos said. Marcos thanked those who expressed concern for him but told them not to take social media too seriously. Rumors about his health have persisted on social media ever since.

Source: Philippine Star April 09, 2026 04:05 UTC