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SINGAPORE — Sharon Cuneta, the veteran singer and actress widely regarded as the Philippines’ “Megastar,” confirmed Thursday that she
underwent a specialized spinal procedure at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre to address chronic pain that has impaired her mobility for two years.
In an official statement released via social media on March 12, 2026, the 60-year-old performer clarified that her travel to Singapore was strictly for medical intervention rather than leisure. Cuneta disclosed she has undergone “pain management” for approximately 24 months due to persistent discomfort in her right hip and leg, a condition she previously attributed to osteoarthritis and hereditary factors.
“I wish I went there to vlog, but actually, it was for medical reasons. My spine,” Cuneta stated, expressing regret for not seeking the consultation of her Singapore-based specialist, Dr. Prem Pillay, sooner.
The procedure follows a series of health updates from the actress, who recently reached her 60th birthday. While the primary spinal intervention successfully managed her immediate lower-body pain, diagnostic evaluations revealed further degenerative issues in her cervical spine. Cuneta noted that her C4, C5, and C6 vertebrae, located in the neck, will require additional corrective treatment in the coming months.
The medical emergency necessitated Cuneta’s absence from the finals of the television program Your Face Sounds Familiar, where she serves as a regular juror. “I am so sorry to my YFSF family… for not being able to make it to the Finals. I tried,” she wrote, while praising the Filipino nursing staff who assisted in her recovery.
