Actor Raymond Bagatsing as the late Manuel Quezon in the 2019 film “Quezon’s Game” (Image: screengrab from Instagram/@ejcdelosreyes via @raymondbagatsing)
“Quezon’s Game” star Raymond Bagatsing revealed that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus over two weeks ago, but has since recovered.
Bagatsing shared a photo of his lab results dated April 8 showing he had COVID-19 via Instagram yesterday, April 22. He underwent an RT-PCR swab test on April 7.
“[Two] weeks ago. [Fourteen] days to be exact,” he simply said in his post.
In his following post, Bagatsing shared another lab result dated April 21 showing that he already tested negative for the virus.
“Got my Negative result. Thank you all for your well wishes and concern. I am touched and privileged to be connected with you all, even through social media. I am truly grateful for your love and friendship,” Bagatsing said.
Bagatsing then recalled that when he first got a positive result earlier this month, he could not believe it as he felt all right. It turned out, however, that Bagatsing was asymptomatic.
“Quick anecdote: After getting a [positive result], I called the Doctor, that it might be a mistake, because I feel strong. Maybe weak sometimes from caloric deficit and daily IF ( fasting ), but I don’t feel sick at all. Or I thought so, anyway,” Bagatsing shared.
“I asked Doctor how accurate is the Swab, because I [felt] alright. She said, it’ll just be the same result if I get another. So I trusted the process and did [two] weeks quarantine. Doctor advised, since, I am Asymptomatic, to be healthy and get my lungs stronger,” he added.
“Most times, when I workout hard and do not eat enough on that training day, I do feel my lungs weaken. I was also careful staying indoors most time unless, necessary to go out. Very minimal exposure. Could be when I went out of town, I didn’t eat much, depended on caffeine, over workout and less nutrition — that could be when I became susceptible,” he shared.
Bagatsing said that he felt that his body was strong, despite the fact, although he did “feel wheezing in [his] lungs” a week into his quarantine.
“Intuitionally, I incorporated cold-pressed Malunggay to my daily diet. I still worked out heavily, but I ate more. Then I read that Moringga leaves strengthens weak lungs. I kept taking 1/4th cup daily with my protein and veggie shakes. I felt lungs strengthen,” he shared.
Bagatsing also stressed that based on his experience, the “psychological challenges far [outweigh] the virus itself or the result.”
“Try to overcome the mind’s anxiety and fears. Know that it’s just a natural reaction, but not the entire truth. Our minds are so powerful that it can manifest anything if it truly believes. More so if it’s a misdiagnosis,” he said.
“Mind’s fear and negative reactions can make everything worse or better. It is a challenge, but one worth understanding. You are far more than the mind dictates,” Bagatsing underscored. “Aim to be still, relaxed and healthy. Reach out. Believe. Keep going.”
Bagatsing is set to appear in the April 25 episode of “Almost Paradise,” and will also star alongside Winwyn Marquez in the upcoming thriller film “Nelia.”. /ra
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