Trending Now - Marcos Dismisses Health Concerns With Energetic Jumping Jacks
WHO:
NBC News - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is 68 years old.
BBC News - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is involved in the story.
WHAT:
NBC News - Marcos performed jumping jacks and jogged briefly outside his office to disprove health rumors.
NBC News - Marcos stated, “Those people who tell you that I’m sick, that I’m paralyzed, they’re all liars.”
NBC News - Marcos acknowledged he had been diagnosed with diverticulitis, which involves inflammation of small pouches in the digestive tract.
NBC News - President Marcos performed star jumps in addition to jumping jacks to demonstrate his fitness.
ABC News World - Marcos dismissed health rumors by performing jumping jacks and jogging outside his office.
BBC News - Marcos challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.
WHERE:
ABC News World - The events took place outside the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Philippines.
WHEN:
ABC News World - The actions occurred on April 14th, 2026.
WHY:
NBC News - Rumors about Marcos's health intensified after he briefly vanished from public view in January 2026 and was hospitalized for an abdominal ailment attributed to stress and age.
BBC News - The actions were taken to counter rumors regarding President Marcos's health.
HOW:
NBC News - Marcos mentioned he is taking medication for gout and high blood pressure.
ABC News World - Marcos demonstrated his fitness through physical activities such as jumping jacks and jogging.
(UPDATED April 14, 2026 15:22 UTC)
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is 68 years old, took to the outdoors to perform jumping jacks and jog briefly outside his office, aiming to dispel health rumors surrounding him. He firmly stated, “Those people who tell you that I’m sick, that I’m paralyzed, they’re all liars,” while acknowledging his diagnosis of diverticulitis, which involves inflammation of small pouches in the digestive tract. The rumors about his health intensified after he briefly disappeared from public view in January and was hospitalized for an abdominal ailment linked to stress and age, and he also mentioned he is currently taking medication for gout and high blood pressure.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 13:24 UTC)
On NBC News, President Marcos showcased his fitness by performing star jumps alongside traditional jumping jacks. This demonstration took place at 05:43 UTC. The display highlights his commitment to physical health and wellness.
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(UPDATED April 14, 2026 05:43 UTC)
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took to the outdoors on Tuesday, to dismiss health rumors by performing jumping jacks and jogging outside his office. He challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym, showcasing his physical abilities in a bid to counter concerns about his health. The demonstration aimed to reassure the public about his well-being amidst ongoing speculation.