{"id":265780,"date":"2020-08-19T01:30:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T05:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=265780"},"modified":"2020-08-19T01:30:41","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T05:30:41","slug":"healthy-duterte-in-control-of-situation-palace-tells-critics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/08\/19\/healthy-duterte-in-control-of-situation-palace-tells-critics\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Healthy\u2019 Duterte \u2018in control\u2019 of situation, Palace tells critics"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members at the Presidential Guest House in Panacan, Davao City on August 10 , 2020. JOEY DALUMPINES\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 President Rodrigo Duterte remains to be in the pink of health and \u201cin control\u201d of the situation as he continues to lead the country, Malaca\u00f1ang said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis (Duterte) appearance, his conduct, his actuation, these prove that he is well and healthy,\u201d Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque told the CNN Philippines\u2019 The Source.<\/p>\n

The reassurance came amid growing concerns over the health condition of the 75-year-old President after rumors said he went to Singapore over the weekend to get medical treatment.<\/p>\n

Roque acknowledged that Duterte, being a \u201cseasoned\u201d public servant, has always been subject to speculations, especially when it comes to the status of his health.<\/p>\n

He, nevertheless, expressed confidence that most Filipinos still believe in Duterte\u2019s competence to serve the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cItong si Presidente<\/em>\u00a0(The President), he\u2019s amused that so many people are wishing him ill. But he is confident that he still has the support of the overwhelming majority of our people,\u201d Roque said.<\/p>\n

On Monday, Duterte dispelled rumors that he flew to Singapore for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

The President also told the public that he has no reason to travel \u201cin secret,\u201d especially if it involves the use of public funds.<\/p>\n

Roque backed Duterte\u2019s statement, noting that the Chief Executive would gain \u201cnothing\u201d by keeping his overseas trips a secret.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn other words, going abroad for the President is very difficult to be a secret event because there\u2019s a designation of a caretaker, as well of course as the right of people to be informed where he\u2019s going, whether be it official or personal,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Roque said he believes that critics were behind the proliferation of fake news about Duterte\u2019s supposed travel abroad.<\/p>\n

He said they would not succeed in tainting Duterte\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe public should no longer speculate because they have seen him,\u201d Roque said. \u201cI understand that many of our detractors are sad that the President is fine but they would just have to wait until 2022 because the President is healthy and is in control.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his previous speeches, Duterte acknowledged that he is suffering from Barrett\u2019s esophagus, a potentially serious complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Buerger\u2019s disease, a rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs.<\/p>\n

He also disclosed that he has muscle spasms, chronic back pains, and migraines.<\/p>\n

Duterte, nevertheless, assured the public that he has no serious health problem and can still perform his duties as the country\u2019s highest elected official.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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