In a text message to INQUIRER.net, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Duterte underwent colonoscopy on Wednesday as an outpatient. On Wednesday afternoon, Duterte skipped his scheduled event with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) in Malacañang Palace. The “close-in” event set for 4 p.m. was instead attended by Medialdea. Sought for explanation, Palace officials could not tell why Mr. Duterte failed to attend the only official schedule set for him on Wednesday. READ: Duterte skips Pagcor event in Malacañang; Roque says he’s on ‘private time’Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President was just in Bahay Pangarap having his “private time.” /kgaADVERTISEMENTRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 04, 2018 13:18 UTC