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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a speech at the contract signing of the construction for the Metro Manila Subway Project’s (MMSP) Quezon Avenue and East Avenue Station, as well as the Anonas and Camp Aguinaldo stations. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/pool/FILE   



Harlene Delgado

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17690546999051769054699224.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/Pool/File</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was placed under “medical observation” on Wednesday night as a precautionary measure after experiencing discomfort”, Malacanang disclosed Thursday. </p><p>“His doctor’s advice, rest and monitoring, and his condition remains stable,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing, noting that Marcos “continued to carry out his responsibilities while under medical observation and has returned to Malacañang”.</p><p>Asked what type of discomfort Marcos experienced, Castro said it was not mentioned to her, but said the President was in good condition and would attend two private meetings on Thursday afternoon.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/22/second-impeachment-complaint-vs-marcos-1118">Second Marcos impeachment complaint hits snag</a></div><p>Castro said there was nothing to worry about the President’s health and that the announcement was part of transparency.</p><p>“Kahit nung madaling-araw po ay nagtatrabaho pa po ang Pangulo. Malamang po ang naranasan niya ay sobrang pagod sa pagtatrabaho. Pero dahil sinabi naman po ng doktor na ayos siya at maganda naman ang kanyang kalusugan, siya po ay nasa Malacañang at muli magtatrabaho maya-maya lamang po,” she stated. </p><p>Castro later confirmed to Palace reporters that the President was observed at St. Luke’s Medical Center-Quezon City on Wednesday night. </p><p>&quot;He has been discharged and is back in Malacañang,&quot; she said. </p><p>Marcos was supposed to lead the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/1/22/palace-recognizes-2025-the-outstanding-young-men-marcos-jr-skips-event-1306">2025 The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM)</a> awarding ceremony Thursday morning but the Palace announced that Executive Secretary Ralph Recto would represent him instead.</p><div><iframe width="1200" height="675" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ufTcxz_hJSk" title="Marcos spent night under medical observation, Palace says | ABS-CBN News" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. spent the night under "medical observation as a precautionary measure after experiencing discomfort," Malacañang said Thursday.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. spent the night under "medical observation as a precautionary measure after experiencing discomfort," Malacañang said Thursday.

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Palace: Marcos underwent medical observation due to 'discomfort', now back to work

Harlene Delgado,

ABS-CBN News

Published Jan 22, 2026 12:08 PM PHT

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Updated Jan 22, 2026 03:03 PM PHT

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