Josua Jaena was a sales director of a radio network. In July 2015, at age 45, he was diagnosed to have XDP, X-linked dystonia parkinsonism disease or Lubag ("twist" in Ilonggo). He has both parkinsonism and generalized dystonia which affect his walking and posture. In June 10, 2019 he underwent deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS). It was successful but he needs medicines for his maintenance for life. XDP is a progressive disease.
