Marcos to Pinoys: Stay healthy, safe during the holidaysPresident Bongbong Marcos delivers a speech during the signing of the 2025 natinoal budget at Malacañang on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos yesterday reminded Filipinos to be mindful of their health and safety during the holiday season as he gamely answered funny questions from netizens. In a vlog posted on his official Facebook page, Marcos cautioned Filipinos against excessive eating during Christmas gatherings, citing reports of increasing heart attack cases during the season. On whether ninongs and ninangs can evade giving gifts to their godchildren, Marcos said the First Couple could not hide because they are easy to find. In concluding his vlog, Marcos wished Filipinos a happy and peaceful holiday with their families and friends.

Source: Philippine Star December 23, 2025 16:01 UTC