MANILA, Philippines — At a gathering of doctors, President Duterte admitted undergoing endoscopy and colonoscopy performed by his personal gastroenterologist, citing a family history of constipation. In remarks before gastroenterologists in Cebu City, Duterte revealed his recent medical procedures were connected to Barrett disease he acquired when he was younger due to smoking and heavy drinking. “Well, I’m telling you the truth. I’m telling you, I’m telling you on my oath as a worker of government, I have not had any problem,” he said. Duterte also joked about his partner, Honeylet Avaceña, a former nurse, who had advised him against undergoing a procedure for his spinal problem.

Source: Philippine Star September 22, 2018 15:56 UTC