Pambansang Kolokoy answers critics questioning his lifestyle amid cancer battle

• Popular content creator Joel Mondina, better known as Pambansang Kolokoy, took to social media to share his gratitude for life this Christmas season despite battling cancer
• The comedian recently responded to a netizen who criticized his choice of food after seeing a cup of noodles in his post while he is undergoing treatment
• Mondina explained that his doctor has allowed him to eat anything he wants for now because he is losing weight too rapidly, which poses a serious medical risk
• In the same post, he firmly shut down a follower who suggested he return to his former partner Marites, clarifying that he is legally married to his current wife

For popular social media personality Joel Mondina, popularly known as Pambansang Kolokoy, the holiday season brought a perspective far deeper than usual. In a recent Facebook post, the comedian shared a photo with a caption that revealed his resilient spirit. He called waking up every day the “Best christmas gift,” adding the tag, “Partida may cancer pa yan ha.”

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While many fans offered prayers and encouragement for his healing time, some netizens were quick to point out the details in his photo. One user questioned why he was eating cup noodles given his condition, suggesting that he should focus on healthy food instead.

Joel did not shy away from the comment, explaining the medical reality he is currently facing. He shared that he is losing weight so rapidly that his priority is simply to keep his weight up. “For now po i can eat whatever i want according to my doctor dahil I am loosing weight so rapidly. Mas masama po yun pag bumaba ng bumaba baka magkita na kami ni San Pedro,” he explained. He even ended his response with a bit of his trademark humor, thanking the netizen for noticing even his cup of noodles.

The interaction did not stop at his health. Another netizen urged him to go back to "Marites," his former partner. Joel immediately set the record straight, showing that he has moved on to a new chapter of his life. “Bumalik saan? Divorced na kami at legally married na ako sa asawa ko. Ikaw na lang ang hindi maka-move on,” he fired back.

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Joel Mondina rose to fame as Pambansang Kolokoy by sharing hilarious videos that captured the daily lives and humor of Filipinos, especially those living abroad. His sudden revelation about his cancer diagnosis earlier this year shocked his millions of followers. Despite the gravity of his illness, he has continued to use his platform to share updates, often mixing vulnerability with the wit that made him a household name.

The journey hasn't been easy, as he has had to face not just physical pain but also the unsolicited opinions of people online. However, his recent posts show that he is focused on his healing and his family. He remains transparent about his struggles, including the painful parts of his journey that he previously kept private.

Joel Mondina recently opened up about the quieter, more difficult aspects of his life that he had hidden from the public eye for a long time. In a reveal that touched many of his fans, he spoke about the emotional weight of his diagnosis and the changes it brought to his household. This painful chapter has allowed his followers to see a more serious and reflective side of the man they usually see laughing on screen.

The content creator also recently had to deal with harsh comments from some social media users who claimed his illness was "karma." Joel did not let the hurtful remark pass, hitting back at the netizen and defending his journey. He emphasized that no one deserves to go through such a struggle and thanked the silent majority of his fans who continue to offer him strength and positivity.

Source: KAMI.com.gh