Juan Ponce Enrile proves he's alive and kicking, says 'COVID go away'

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, the subject of numerous memes due to his old age, is proving that he's alive and kicking.

In a video posted by his granddaughter Kristen on Facebook, the 96-year-old gamely waved at the camera and exclaimed, "COVID, go away!"

In Kristen's caption, she wrote, "Blessing your feed with the legend himself."

Earlier last week, Enrile himself posted on his Facebook page stating that he is in fact still alive and far from contracting the dreaded coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

He shared, "Some people are asking if I am dead, or if I have COVID 19. Well, I am sorry to disappoint the rumormongers. I am still alive, and I do not have COVID 19. Thank God!!"

"Enjoy your silliness, rumormongers. You might get what you are wishing for me. I will pray for your soul and health," he added.

Back in 2015, Enrile faced graft and plunder charges in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam. However, the Supreme Court granted his bail petition in light of his old age and voluntary surrender.

He also ran as a senatorial candidate back in the 2019 midterm elections.

—Kaela Malig/JCB, GMA News