Diverticulitis ... Life Threatening ToThe President?

In the ever-evolving theater of Philippine politics, 2026 has brought us a plot twist that no one—not even the most seasoned soap opera writer—could have predicted: The Great Diverticulitis Drama.

Imagine the president one night in the hospital ... to some, it becomes his abdication speech?

Abdication speech - meaning that the president is currently experiencing a serious health crisis, which forces him to voluntarily relinquish their control over life, power, and daily responsibilities to whoever is next in line?

That's a"dream come true" reverie for the next successor. Nagkukumahog na ba sila ...at nagmamadali?

While most people hear "diverticulitis" and think "maybe I should eat more fiber," a specific corner of the internet, the Diehard Duterte Supporters (DDS), has interpreted it as the structural collapse of the Republic. 

Here is a look at why they are treating a common gut inflammation like it is some kind of Black Plague.

To the average doctor, diverticulitis is what happens when your colon decides to throw a small, painful tantrum because you’ve been working too hard and eating too many late-night snacks. 

To the DDS, however, a "falsified CT scan" is the holy grail of political strategy.

Recently, fake medical reports began circulating online, claiming President Bongbong Marcos (BBM) didn't just have a stomach ache, but was facing "clinical deterioration." 

The speed with which these "leaked" documents—complete with forged logos—spread through group chats was faster than a viral TikTok dance. 

It’s as if they believe that if they wish hard enough, a routine hospital stay will magically turn into a constitutional vacancy.

What do you think are the motives behind the sinister plot? Why go to the trouble of photoshopping a medical bulletin and pretending it is Bible truth? 

Have we as people deteriorated, decayed, and declined in quality and in morals? Have we really gone to the dogs?

It isn’t about health; it’s about some political mischiefs coming into play. Whether true or not, these might be the obvious motives:

1. It is a constitutional shortcut - In the Philippines, the Vice President is always just one "unfortunate event" away from the top seat. 

For the Davao-aligned groups, imagining BBM in a life-threatening state isn't a medical concern—it's a daydream about a rapid return to the "Davao Group" style of governance.

2. It is a distraction, plain and simple. When you’re facing your own set of political headaches (like the high-profile probes into the Office of the Vice President), what better way to change the subject than by shouting, "Look! The President’s colon is failing!" 

It’s the ultimate "look over there" tactic.

3. It is a destabilization - By painting the leader as "weak" or "incapacitated," they hope to rattle the markets, confuse the military, and make the 31 million voters second-guess their choice. 

It’s an attempt to turn a minor medical procedure into a major crisis of confidence.

"In the world of DDS propaganda, a fiber deficiency is a coup attempt, and a night in the hospital is an abdication speech."

Despite the flurry of dramatic posts and the "urgent surgery" rumors, the President eventually walked out of Malacañang to lead a meeting, looking remarkably like a man who simply needed some rest. 

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now hunting the "creatives" behind the fake CT scans, proving that while diverticulitis isn't life-threatening, spreading fake medical records might be life-threatening to your clean criminal record.

Ultimately, the DDS's obsession with BBM's gut health tells us more about their own political hunger than the President's actual health. 

It turns out that in 2026, the most dangerous thing in Philippine politics isn't a swollen colon—it's a keyboard with a Photoshop subscription.