AI-Generated Photo of Marcos in Hospital Bed
- Social media posts circulating since January 28, 2026, falsely claim President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- The post includes text stating President Marcos is recovering from diverticulitis and alleges Malacañang issued the health update.
- Rappler has verified that the image circulating is AI-generated.
False Claim: Photos Show President marcos Jr.on a Ventilator
Social media posts circulating since January 28, 2026, falsely claim President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is hospitalized and receiving care with a ventilator. A Facebook post by Brendo Cabahug, featuring an image of a person in a hospital bed connected to a ventilator, had gained over 4,600 reactions, 4,900 comments, and 403 shares as of this writing.
The post includes text stating President Marcos is recovering from diverticulitis and alleges Malacañang issued the health update. However, this claim is FALSE.
Rappler has verified that the image circulating is AI-generated. The claim that Malacañang released a health update regarding the President’s condition is also false.
“we wish to inform the public that the claim circulating online regarding the President’s health is false,” stated a representative from the Presidential communications Office on January 29, 2026. “President marcos Jr. is in good health and continues to fulfill his duties.”
This isn’t the first time misinformation regarding President Marcos Jr.’s health has spread online.False claims about his well-being have previously circulated on social media platforms.
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