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Bongbong Marcos says he ‘lost steam’ after US trip

By: - Reporter /
/ 12:24 PM November 24, 2023

Bongbong Marcos says he ‘lost steam’ after US trip

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. | PHOTO: PCO Official facebook page

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday (Nov 24) admitted he ran out of steam after his trip to the United States (US).

Marcos could not attend the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) on Thursday (Nov 23) and had reportedly been under the weather.

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“I basically just ran out of steam yesterday. I was not able to recover from the trip. I needed rest. I’m fine now. Thank you for your concern,” said Marcos in an ambush interview in Taguig City.

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Three days after the President had flown back from the US for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, he flew to General Santos City, where a magnitude 6.8 earthquake had struck on November 17.

Marcos was set to deliver a speech at the APPF in the evening of the same day. Needing rest, First Lady Liza Marcos attended the event instead.

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