MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Saturday, February 28, 2026, officially debunked rumors circulating on social media claiming that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. had been hospitalized.
The Palace issued the clarification after speculations surfaced that the President was brought to St. Luke’s Medical Center. Palace press officer Claire Castro clarified that the President was not in the hospital but was instead busy with official duties.
Official Statement:
According to Castro, President Marcos spent Saturday morning in a private meeting with the Presidential Management Staff (PMS).
- Current Status: “He is well, healthy, and working even on a Saturday,” Castro said in a message to reporters.
- Context of Rumors: This isn’t the first time the President’s health has been a topic of public discussion this year. In January 21, 2026, Marcos was hospitalized for one night for medical observation. He was diagnosed with diverticulitis, a non-life-threatening inflammation of the colon often linked to stress and age.
- Full Recovery: Following that brief stay, the Palace had announced by January 26 that the President’s schedule had returned to “normal.”
The swift denial from Malacañang aims to quell public concern as the President continues to manage various national and international issues, including the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East.