Kris Aquino is seeking prayers, hoping that the additional medication she will undergo will be effective, as failure to do so may result in a cardiac arrest.

She celebrated her 53rd birthday on Wednesday, February 14, while in America for her autoimmune disease treatment.

Kris candidly discussed yesterday her declining health during her live interview with “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda.”

“I’m sorry na parang ang kapal ng mukha ko dahil ang tagal niyo na akong pinagdarasal, but I really need it now,” Kris said. “On Monday, papasok ako sa ospital at may susubukan kaming biological na gamot.”

“Kung hindi ito tumalab, I stand a very strong chance of having cardiac arrest, as in pwedeng in my sleep or kung anuman ang ginagawa ko, tumigil na lang ‘yung pagtibok ng puso,” Kris further explained.

The veteran TV host cited the possibility of inheriting her heart condition from her grandfather and father.

“I could have a stroke at any time,” Kris acknowledged. “I have to relate this because of genetics. Ang lolo sa side ng dad ko, original na Benigno S. Aquino, he was 55 years old when he had a massive heart attack and cardiac arrest.”

She also recounted that her father, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., suffered a heart attack at the age of 47, prompting their family to go to Boston while martial law was in effect in the Philippines.

Despite her worsening condition, Kris vowed to keep fighting for her family, friends, and supporters.

“I refuse to die. Ang next chapter ko ay to be a stage mother!” Kris exclaimed at the end of the interview, adding that she wanted to celebrate her 63rd birthday.

“I really want to stay alive. Sino ba naman ang sasabihin na ‘Handa na akong mamatay’? I don’t think any of us can say that,” she also said.

During the interview, Kris revealed a promise she made to her youngest son, Bimby, that she’d do everything until he became an adult.

She also expressed her love for her three older sisters and her friends in the Philippines.

Kris Aquino took to her Instagram Stories to share a short health update.

Along with a photo of herself, the Queen of All Media wrote, “Unfortunately, I’m suffering from a bad flare and very clogged sinus passages.”

She also admits she misses late mom, former President Corazon Aquino, whose birthday was on Thursday.

“Even after nearly 15 years, any child who has lost their mom will agree, we still miss them so much. I keep going because i saw how much my mom endured: through all her procedures, chemotherapy, radiation etc because she felt her kids weren’t ready and needed time to accept that she’d no longer be around,” Kris said.

“Mom, may i have even just 20% of your courage & ability to surrender to God’s will? It’s getting more difficult to stay strong,” she added.

Kris left the country in 2022 to seek treatment in the United States for her autoimmune conditions, which are threatening her life.

She has been sharing her health journey on Instagram and asking for prayers from her fans.

Earlier, Kris said that her son, Bimby, will return to the country soon and will start working because of her medical bills.