Disinfo on Marcos’ health meant to destabilize gov’t — PalacePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the commemoration of the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan at Mt. MANILA, Philippines — The disinformation concerning the health of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is meant to destabilize the country, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. In a statement on Thursday, April 9, the PCO said that its Anti-Fake News Desk has detected a surge of disinformation across social media targeting Marcos’ health. Amid online speculation about his health, alleging he is ill, Marcos assured the public he is healthy. “I’m struggling kasi ayoko tumaba ulit, nawala na 'yung taba ko, parang babalik,” Marcos said.

Source: Philippine Star April 09, 2026 08:17 UTC