Media queen Kris Aquino has once again worried fans by sharing an emotional message about stepping away from the spotlight. However, she insisted that this is not a permanent farewell, causing many to question her health status and upcoming plans.

In her latest post, Kris Aquino thanked her fans who have always been by her side, while expressing her appreciation for those who have supported her throughout the years. She said:

*”I have never forgotten the love and support you have given me. But there are times when I need to take a step back and focus on more important things in my life. This is not a permanent goodbye.”*

These words immediately raised curiosity about what is happening to Kris Aquino. Is she facing a new battle in her life?

Kris Aquino has been open about her health for a long time, as she is facing many rare autoimmune diseases. Previously, she had been hospitalized and treated abroad many times, making her fans worried. The fact that she once again mentioned “goodbye” made many people speculate that health was the main reason for her withdrawal this time.

Although she did not reveal specifics about the future, Kris Aquino affirmed that she did not completely disappear. This raised hopes that one day, she will return to the public. Some close sources said that Kris still has her own plans, possibly related to her business or charity projects that she is quietly carrying out.

Immediately after Kris Aquino posted this message, the online community expressed their concern and at the same time sent words of encouragement to her. Many comments expressed their anticipation and hope that Kris will overcome all challenges to come back stronger.

A fan wrote: *”Kris, no matter where you go or what you do, we will always support you. Take care of your health and come back when you are ready!”*

Although Kris Aquino has not yet clarified the real reason for her career hiatus, one thing is for sure, she is still receiving love from many fans. The question now is: is Kris Aquino preparing for a new battle, or is she secretly planning a surprise comeback? Only time will tell!

‘Time is now my enemy’: Why Kris Aquino is saying goodbye to followers ‘for the next few years’

Actress-host Kris Aquino said goodbye Friday to her friends and followers “for now and for the next few years,” as she shared an update on her rare autoimmune condition.

Aquino is currently in the US where she is seeking long-term treatment after being diagnosed with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), according to her Instagram post on Friday.

To explain her condition, Aquino shared a detailed medical statement from her attending physician, Dr. Niño Gavino, a Filipino-American doctor based in Houston.

Part of Dr. Gavino’s statement, pertaining to her treatment, read: “The subsequent 9-12 months will be crucial for us to see if she (Aquino) can achieve remission and continue the regimen further because to survive, Ms. Aquino will have to make whichever combination works, her lifetime maintenance medicine.

“With no medical intervention overall, the life expectancy of those with EGPA is at about 25%. With the proper treatment, 5-year survival rate is at 62%. Only 1 in every 1 million people get this form of vasculitis per year. That is how rare and hard to treat Ms. Aquino’s case is.”

In light of the treatment plan which will take at least nine months, Aquino bid farewell to social media, as well as her friends, saying, “Time is now my enemy.”

“I’ll miss you, my friends & followers, very much. Time is now my enemy, naghahabol kami hoping na wala pang permanent damage to the blood vessels leading to my heart. So many people to thank but I choose to do that privately. #grateful,” she wrote.

“For now and the next few years — sadly, it’s goodbye. Praying na kayanin ng katawan ko itong matinding pagsubok.”

Aquino, 51, first revealed her battle with autoimmune conditions in 2018, and has been chronicling her health journey, including her symptoms, since then.