A video showing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. with a bleeding lip during his speech at the 83rd Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) commemoration has gone viral, prompting widespread discussion and speculation on social media.
The incident occurred on April 9 at Tejeros Hall in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Midway through his address honoring Filipino war veterans, the president was seen visibly bleeding from his lip—an unusual moment captured in the official live stream by RTVM (Radio Television Malacañang).
Screenshots and clips quickly circulated online, with concerned netizens expressing worry over the president’s health. Some users urged Malacañang to be more transparent about Marcos’ condition, while others simply hoped for his swift recovery.
Despite the incident, President Marcos continued with his public engagements later that day, including an appearance with First Lady Liza Marcos and their children.
As of this writing, Malacañang has not issued an official statement regarding the president’s condition.
The president’s health has not previously been a major subject of public discussion, but this unexpected moment has thrust it into the spotlight, igniting calls for greater openness about the well-being of the country’s top leader.
