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Kris Aquino to begin a ‘difficult journey’: ‘If I did nothing it would be my brain or my heart that would be in trouble’

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Fresh from celebrating her 55th birthday on February 14, Kris Aquino once again reached out to her supporters to share an update about her health. </p><p>On February 17, Kris posted on Instagram videos and photos of her intimate birthday celebration at their home in Makati City. Surrounded by her sons, Josh and Bimby, and a small circle of close friends who have stood by her through the years, the Queen of All Media marked the occasion meaningfully. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-25" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU2z49SE4Ap/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A25%2C%22os%22%3A15335187.200000003%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="508" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-25" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/14/look-how-kris-aquino-celebrated-her-birthday-through-the-years-1939" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LOOK: How Kris Aquino celebrated her birthday through the years</strong></a></div><p>Alongside the clips from the gathering, Kris also spoke about developments in her medical journey, admitting that some aspects have required her to gather even more courage. </p><p>“I hate not revealing the whole truth but sometimes my health has some difficult developments that require me to be very #brave,” she wrote. </p><p>Kris then revealed that she is set to begin what she described as a “difficult journey”,  choosing not to disclose full details but explaining the urgency behind her decision. </p><p>“This Sunday I begin a difficult journey because if I did nothing it would be my brain or my heart that would be in trouble,” she continued.  </p><p>Along with the update, Kris expressed gratitude to her doctors for guiding her through the process and allowing her to fully understand what lies ahead. </p><p>“Thank you @drkatcee, @ging.md and Dr Jombi LICHAUCO for not scaring me and allowing me to do my own research and for promising to watch over me for 6 hours.” </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-26" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUMeE75EyO6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=607&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A26%2C%22os%22%3A15335890.099999994%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="882" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-26" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Earlier this month, Kris shared that she had been diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis and was searching for a home with a swimming pool to aid in her physical rehabilitation. Shortly after, she revealed that she had returned home following six weeks of hospitalization. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/1/kris-aquino-reveals-she-has-deep-vein-thrombosis-and-shares-optimism-for-upcoming-birthday-1438" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Kris Aquino reveals she has Deep Vein Thrombosis and shares optimism for upcoming birthday: ‘this year will be my rainbow year’</strong></a></div><p>Preparing for rehabilitation, Kris said that she is looking for a Tai Chi teacher and a walking coach, acknowledging her physical limitations.  </p><p>“Well, let&#x27;s just be truthful: to begin with, ‘super lampa’ na ko. I cannot afford to have any fractured bones. Preferably someone who can easily catch me if and when ‘matisod’ or ‘mapatid’ ako, and won&#x27;t be bothered that we&#x27;ll have two nurses and a few others in front and behind to make sure I&#x27;m okay,” she explained. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/2/9/kris-aquino-now-going-home-after-6-weeks-in-hospital-1447" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Kris Aquino now going home after 6 weeks in hospital, says she will share her health challenges on upcoming ‘#KrisPodcast’</strong></a></div><p>As she reflected on turning 55, Kris also revisited her birthday wish. She had previously expressed her hope of reaching 60 and eventually holding both senior citizen and person with disability (PWD) cards. This time, she adjusted her goal, saying: “Previously I said let’s go for 60, 68 seems like a better goal. Thank you for your prayers and good wishes.”</p>

<p>Days after marking her 55th birthday, Kris Aquino opens up about the next step in her medical journey, revealing that she is set to begin what she described as a 'difficult journey' to protect her brain and heart amid ongoing health challenges. </p>

Days after marking her 55th birthday, Kris Aquino opens up about the next step in her medical journey, revealing that she is set to begin what she described as a 'difficult journey' to protect her brain and heart amid ongoing health challenges.