MANILA, Philippines — Quelling concerns about the president's health, Malacañang said there was "nothing extraordinary" in President Rodrigo Duterte's recent medical procedures. The president earlier disclosed that he has gone through endoscopy and colonoscopy, citing a family history of constipation. "I think that's routine. As mandated by the 1987 Constitution, Duterte will disclose his medical condition if it was serious, the Malacañang spokesman said. Section 12, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution states that, "In case of serious illness of the President, the public shall be informed of the state of his health.

Source: Philippine Star September 24, 2018 04:30 UTC