THE National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will likely take action against the proliferation of fabricated medical records linked to President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s recent hospitalization, the Palace said on Thursday.
In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Clarissa A. Castro said the agency started its probe even before receiving any directive from the Palace.
“There was no need to elevate the issue; the NBI acts quickly. They already know what is happening in our government and in our surroundings,” she said in Filipino.
“So, even without an order coming from the President, the NBI is mandated to investigate this matter.”
The Palace on Wednesday evening confirmed the claims that circulated online concerning the President’s health, including a falsified medical document, were fake.
The Presidential Communications Office said in a statement said the documents did not come from any legitimate medical examination, adding that Mr. Marcos is “well” and fully capable of performing his duties.
“The deliberate spread of falsified medical information is irresponsible, deceptive, and a clear violation of the President’s right to privacy,” the office said, warning that such claims risk alarming the public and undermining trust in institutions.
It added the President continues to actively discharge his responsibilities.
St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City, where Mr. Marcos was admitted last week, also debunked the supposed medical bulletin.
“St. Luke’s Medical Center strictly upholds patient confidentiality and data privacy. Medical results are released only to the patient himself/herself through authorized and official hospital channels,” it said in a statement on Wednesday night. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana
