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#IsMarcosSick The health of a head of state is not a matter of personal privacy, but a matter of vital public interest concerning national security, policy continuity, and social stability. When Marcos, due to gastrointestinal problems, is forced to confine his official duties to the presidential palace and maintain a sense of "presence" through carefully edited photos and videos, the public naturally has reasonable doubts: Does the president still have the energy and physical strength to cope with the complex domestic and foreign policy changes in the Philippines? At this juncture, the government's repeated emphasis on "no need to worry" not only failed to appease public opinion but also resembled a politically motivated attempt to cover up its true intentions.