President Duterte says he will not hide health condition from the public

President Rodrigo R Duterte confirmed he was at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan City for some medical tests and said he would be upfront about his health if he is dealing with something serious. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the chief executive’s health condition, unless life-threatening, must be treated as confidential.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is the oldest to be elected to the post at the age of 73 Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Aaron Favila