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Bongbong Marcos says he ‘lost steam’ after US trip
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. missed the 31st Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum due to a fever, stating he "ran out of steam" after his trip to the United States.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri initially attributed the President's absence to not feeling well after the APEC summit.
Despite feeling unwell, Marcos Jr. had attended situation briefings earlier in the day.
First Lady Liza Marcos delivered the President's speech at the forum in his stead, as he needed rest.
Marcos Jr. later confirmed he was feeling better after resting.
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