Kris Aquino to undergo new surgical procedures, meets ‘brilliant’ doctor

Kris Aquino gives a new health update on her Instagram account during the late hours of August 19, 2025
Kris Aquino via Instagram

MANILA, Philippines — “Queen of All Media” Kris Aquino will undergo new surgical procedures as she battles for her many autoimmune diseases.

Kris shared a photo of her implanted port on Instagram earlier today. She asked for prayers for guidance for her surgeons and doctors as well as medical staff who will operate on her.

“Pwede bang makiusap ulit? Alam ko ang kulit ko na but at 9 a.m. tomorrow I will be brought down for the first of two surgical procedures,” she said.

Kris said that so much has happened since her confinement. She revealed being visited by an ex who surprised her and later apologized several times. She did not reveal his name, which she said she will not share “because that is how it will be.”

Since going to the United States for her treatments in 2022 and coming back to the country in September 2024, Kris was romantically involved with Batangas politician Mark Leviste and surgeon Dr. Mike Padlan.

“Someone I loved and broke my heart because he left me when my health issues were getting worse, I don’t know how he knew where to find me, but about 10 days ago he surprised me, he said he wanted to see how I was and a few days after via text he apologized several times,” she said.

“We know why we aren’t meant for each other because mine is a lifelong battle; autoimmune has no cure, his fulfillment comes from working with communities and going all over the [Philippines],” she added.

Kris also said that she met a doctor who is brilliant, brave and very reliable “plus he has good skin and great hair.”

“Please pray for all those doing their best to keep Bimb and Kuya Josh’s mama strong enough to start her physical therapy,” she added.

Kris recently debunked the death hoax that circulated via social media through her good friend, writer-editor Dindo Balares.