Metro Manila, Philippines— President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. refuted rumors that he was recently hospitalized for a medical emergency.
He advised the public to trust information only from credible sources.
“Do I look sick? Iyan ang kailangan natin bantayan, mga fake news na ganyan. Huwag kayong naniniwala unless it comes from a credible source,” said Marcos in an interview with reporters on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
[Translate: Do I look sick? That’s what we need to watch out for, those kinds of fake news. Don’t believe anything unless it comes from a credible source.]
He said he spent his day at home on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and held meetings. Marcos said he was surprised that rumors about his health surfaced online.
“I had a meeting in the morning. I had a command conference with some of our commanders. And I spent the rest of the day reading my briefs and doing paperwork,” he said.
“It’s totally and completely fake. I do not even have a cold. I do not have anything wrong with me. I’m fine,” he added.
Some netizens and critics used the hashtag #NasaanAngPangulo (where is the president) at the height of Tropical Storm Enteng in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Some even sought proof of life.
