President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. revealed on Jan. 22 that he had diverticulitis after Malacañang disclosed that he was hospitalized over experiencing discomfort. "Pinapa-relax muna ang ating pangulo, pero umattend po siya ng activity ngayon, naka-pagkaroon siya ng private meetings, so umiigi po ang kalusugan ng pangulo." But what exactly is diverticulitis? Dr. John Peter Lim, who specializes in gastroenterology at St. Luke's Medical Center - Quezon City and Cardinal Santos Medical Center, explained to PhilSTAR L!fe that diverticulitis stems from diverticulosis. Lim added that when there's inflammation, it becomes diverticulitis.

Source: Philippine Star January 28, 2026 12:31 UTC