Kris Aquino once again stirred excitement among her supporters after sharing more details about her potential return to interviewing through a video podcast she is hoping to launch. It is a project she first hinted at late January, describing it as a possible birthday gift to her fans.
On February 1, the Queen of All Media gave followers a more personal glimpse into her current situation through an Instagram post, where she opened about her health and recovery. Along with her message, she shared a video reel where she opened gift boxes where she appeared to be brighter and stronger, to the delight of her fans.
“I’m still in the hospital, hopefully discharged tomorrow… i feel like I’m still me, but i know myself better, i’ve learned which moments to treasure and that love and friendship need to be reciprocal if you want them to last. Walang perfect na relationship but if you are willing to live with and learn to laugh at each other’s quirks then you have a chance to go the distance,” Kris wrote in the caption.
She also reflected on the importance of care and communication in relationships, while making it clear that her health remains her top priority.
“And remember to fight fair, nobody should play the victim not if you truly love one another. Nobody is ever too busy to carve out a 10 minute text exchange or a 5 minute call to check on each other. My best girl friends and I always start our WhatsApp messages with ‘how are you’? For now my priority is my health,” Kris added.
In the video, Kris subtly showed the Port-a-Cath on her chest and expressed gratitude to the medical team who handled her procedure. She candidly recalled the experience, saying: “Gising po ako the whole time. Naramdaman ko nung hiwa, wala lang. That’s life. Ang taas lang talaga ng pain tolerance ko that’s why kinaya ko.”
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Throughout the reel, Kris remained open and warm, unboxing gifts with the help of her son, Bimby. After spending six weeks in the hospital, she shared that she is expected to finally go home after three days.
In her caption, she asked her followers for help in finding a possible place with a swimming pool, as swimming will be part of her healing process.
“Please help me, do you know of any indoor swimming pools in any physical rehab centers or hotels that offer health club memberships? Or are there any condo units, homes or townhomes for lease in Makati,Taguig,Mandaluyong,San Juan, or Pasig that have easy to cover with the big patio and garden umbrellas I’ve seen online- lap pools or shallow swimming pools; and are within 30 minutes inclusive of traffic from St Luke’s Global, MMC, Asian Hospital, Medical City, or Cardinal Santos?” she wrote.
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Amid these updates, Kris further delighted fans by sharing her goals for the video podcast she hopes to do. She explained that the project is something she wants to approach slowly and thoughtfully, in line with her current strength and health.
“This is my life’s new reality. But in order for me to continue being brave, i need to do slowly what i love until i am stronger,” she said.
The Queen of All Media went on to describe what viewers can expect if the project pushes through.
“My goal is once a week sit down interviews with people who for me are interesting and with God’s blessing, weekly enjoyable treatment of products i really use. Because there’s a team doing my hair & makeup, i have a skeleton crew, a 2 cam setup shooting me and the closeups of the others as well as product shots and I’m excited to start sharing new home cooking recipes made simpler with all of you. Happy viewing,” Kris concluded her caption.
The video ended on a touching note as Kris, along with her sons Bimby and Josh, thanked everyone who has supported and prayed for her throughout her journey.
“We love you all, thank you dahil you've been praying for me non-stop, they still have a mama. And they will have a mama for many years to come, hopefully,” Kris said.