“Not so okay” Kris Aquino makes first public appearance
It coincides with EDSA People Power Anniversary.
For the first time in more than two years, the Queen of All Media, Kris Aquino, was once again seen by the public.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, she attended People Asia’s People of the Year 2025 to support her close friend who is like a brother to her—fashion designer Michael Leyva, one of the awardees.

Kris was accompanied by her youngest son, Bimby

Kris’s attendance at the event was her first public appearance since 2022, when she flew to the U.S. to undergo treatment and medical tests for her autoimmune diseases.

KRIS: “PERFECT TO COME OUT!”

Kris was briefly interviewed by the entertainment press.

She was asked about her current condition as well as her public appearance on the very day the country celebrates the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.

It can be recalled that on February 25, 1986, the historic People Power took place where the country regained democracy and ended the regime of dictator and former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

When Marcos Sr. was ousted, Kris’ mother, Cory Aquino, took office as President.

Back to Kris’ interview, she said she didn’t think the date would be the anniversary of the People Power Revolution.

The 54-year-old host said:

“I actually thought today is the 24th, tomorrow is the 25th.

“He [Michael] was the one who told me. He said [last night], ‘What are you doing, tomorrow is the [EDSA People Power Revolution]

“So, I said, ‘Perfect!’

“It’s really perfect to come out.”

KRIS’ HEALTH UPDATE
In fact, Kris is said to be feeling “not so okay” which is why she arrived late.

She said, “They had trouble waking me up because I started a new medicine last night.

“I’m not so okay. I’m dizzy [right now]. Kris’ latest health update was released on her social-media accounts on February 22.

She answered speculation that she is about to return to television.

She clarified that she cannot work again because she weighs 37 kilos or 82 pounds. In short, she is underweight.

Kris said, “I haven’t posted anything because I didn’t want all those praying for me to feel sad & lose the faith.

“May I clarify? I’m not yet ‘fit to work’ because I’m very underweight 37 kilos/82 pounds. Kris also shared that she is facing a new health issue.

It is Fibromyalgia, “a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, tenderness, fatigue, and sleep disturbances,” according to the National Institute of Health website.

She is now suffering from seven diseases.

Her statement (published as is), “My deal with my team of doctors (Dr. Jombi, Dr Jonnel, @drkatcee who is now mourning the loss of her father, and Dr. Rainier) is that my WBC [white blood cells] doesn’t fall below 5.5 for 4 straight weeks, my hemoglobin improves to at least a 9.5 (my anemia is both hereditary & nutritional); and my weight holds steady at 90 pounds/40.8 kilos.

“Previously I enumerated 1.Autoimmune Thyroiditis; 2.Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria; 3.EGPA: a rare, life threatening form of Vasculitis; 4.Systemic Sclerosis; 5.Lupus/SLE; and 6.Rheumatoid Arthritis as my diagnosed autoimmune diseases.

“Added to that list is 7. Fibromyalgia.

“I have been exhibiting confirmatory symptoms for 8.Polymyositis as well as 9.Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.”

He added, “Having complicated autoimmune diseases and being allergic to all NSAIDS [Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs], steroids, pain relievers, as well as antibiotics and Immunoglobulin Therapy many times the physical pain is overwhelming.”

In the same post he said that he is single.