There is no truth to the social media rumor that Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla was rushed to a hospital, his younger brother Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said. He described Facebook posts claiming this as false. In fact, the ombudsman had just finished playing golf.
MANILA, Philippines — A rumor circulating on social media claimed that Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla was rushed to a hospital, but his younger brother, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, dismissed it yesterday, January 3, 2026.
Jonvic stated that the Facebook posts asserting his brother was hospitalized were untrue. In a Viber message, he said: “Fake news. He just finished playing golf.”
This comes amid the ombudsman's past health challenges. In 2023, he was diagnosed with leukemia following a bypass heart surgery. However, he has recovered after undergoing chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant from one of his children.
The episode highlights the ongoing issue of misinformation in digital spaces, especially regarding high-ranking government officials. No further details were provided on the rumor's origin, but it was swiftly refuted by the official.
