PRESIDENT Duterte could dispel doubts about his state of health if/when he shows up today, based on Commission on Elections’ optimistic preparation, to witness the proclamation of his winning bets in the May 13 election for senators. Malacañang has rejected suggestions to issue a medical bulletin to counter rumors of the President having been taken to a San Juan hospital. That should not be, considering that Duterte himself sometimes talks about his aches and pains and a number of afflictions. Even on foreign trips, Duterte sometimes skipped important events or functions. National Youth Commission chair Ronald Cardema has quit his post to substitute for his wife as the Duterte Youth PL first nominee for a House seat.

Source: Philippine Star May 20, 2019 16:00 UTC