Philippine president works out to disprove failing health rumours

• Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. performed star jumps and jogged outside his office to disprove rumours about his deteriorating health.
• The 68-year-old leader, wearing formal attire, challenged those spreading rumours to exercise with him, labelling them “liars”.
• Rumours about his health, including his death, circulated after he briefly vanished from public view in January, later attributing an abdominal ailment to stress and age.
• Marcos Jr. revealed he had been diagnosed with diverticulitis but stated he was cured of the condition and was back to a normal diet and exercise regime.
• He confirmed taking medication for gout and high blood pressure, while also managing numerous complex national issues since taking office in mid-2022.

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President does star jumps to disprove rumours of his failing health