Kris Aquino says she needed to "make a brave choice" in latest health update

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM

by Chris Franco

3 min read

Kris Aquino recently shared a deeply concerning health update on Instagram
On Monday, August 11, she posted a reel containing snippets from the hospital
In the photos, Kris was spotted being assisted by a bunch of doctors and nurses
However, together with the reel was a lengthy caption about her health and sons

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Kris Aquino, the 'Queen of All Media' in the Philippines, shared a deeply concerning health update that has left her fans and followers worried. On Monday, August 11, the TV host and actress took to Instagram to post a reel showing snippets from her recent stay at the hospital, accompanied by a lengthy caption detailing her current medical condition and the impact it has had on her family.

Kris Aquino says she needed to "make a brave choice" in latest health update (@krisaquino)
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In her post, Kris revealed that her autoimmune diseases have increased and that she has had to make a difficult decision too, "On purpose, matagal akong hindi nag-upload. I have to admit, if I told you what was happening, some of you may stop praying because my autoimmune diseases were increasing in number and my life threatening ailments needed me to make a brave choice. Trust me, it’s difficult to accept every night when I sleep that there may be no tomorrow for me."

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She went on to share that she will soon undergo 'preventive isolation' for six months as well, "I came to a decision: I have another 6-8 hr. infusion session in 6 days, it’s one of the strongest autoimmune immunosuppressants together with my 2 other, 1 taken daily, and 1 given via injection will totally wipe out my immunity... I will be in preventive isolation for 6 months."

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The post also touched on her sons, Joshua and Bimby, and how her health battles have affected them. Regarding Joshua, she shared, "Where is kuya? Since the deaths of his Lola Cory, Lola P, and Tito Noy; seeing me frail, weak, often attached to my IV drip, kuya is traumatized, visibly shaking, repeating ‘Mama get well, I love you…’ for now, he’s living with my genuinely super loving cousin."

As for Bimby, Kris briefly talked about his support, "Bimb, now 18, has sacrificed much to take care of me. He is heaven’s gift, my optimistic adult who reminds me I should 'never surrender.'"

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Following her post, many netizens flooded the comments section with prayers and several messages of encouragement. Fans continue to express hope that Kris will overcome her current health struggles and return stronger than ever, awaiting her return on the screen someday.

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Kris Aquino is a prominent Filipino television presenter, actress, and producer. She is the youngest daughter of the late Senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino, and the sister of former President Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III. Dubbed the 'Queen of All Media,' Kris has had a prolific career in Philippine entertainment, hosting numerous talk shows and game shows, and starring in various films and television series. She gained recognition for her roles in Feng Shui and Sukob, and made a notable appearance in the Hollywood film Crazy Rich Asians.

As previously reported by KAMI, Kris Aquino gave an update about her health on social media. On Instagram, Kris revealed that Bimby also recently fell sick but is now fine. However, on her end, Kris revealed she had been diagnosed with 2 more diseases. Despite the current situation, Kris shared that she wants to do an online Q&A, something that stirred buzz amongst her fans.