MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday denied that President Duterte was confined in a hospital, although whether he went to a medical facility for a check-up was unclear. “The President is in his residence at the Palace, signing papers. I just talked to him, he is neither confirming nor denying that he went to the hospital,” Panelo added. Yesterday, rumors swirled that the 74-year-old Chief Executive was confined at Cardinal Santos, the same hospital where he underwent endoscopy last year. To also dispel rumors that Duterte is in hospital, former presidential aide Bong Go released photos showing the President reading newspapers at Bahay Pangarap, his residence within Malacañang compound.

Source: Philippine Star May 19, 2019 16:00 UTC