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Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, should consider publicly disclosing the state of his health to end speculation after revealing that he had undergone medical tests that could reveal his cancer, said his spokesman Friday.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said at a press conference that the president could not be forced to reveal his health condition under the constitution unless there was a serious illness, but that He was considering asking Duterte to publish a statement about his state of health to end the uncertainty.
"I may say that we need to publish a medical newsletter, whether it is serious or not.Maybe we will have to call your doctor because this is the only way to stop any speech on your health, "said Roque.
In a speech on Thursday, Duterte said he underwent endoscopy and colonoscopy about three weeks ago. However, his doctor was advised to repeat the tests with tissue samples, which could reveal his cancer. The tests are designed to diagnose any abnormalities of the digestive tract and colon.
"I do not know where I am now physically, but I have to wait for that, but I would tell you if it's cancer, it's cancer," said Duterte, 73, a military rally. Duterte added that "if it's the third step, no more treatment, I will not prolong the agony in this office or anywhere else."
Asked to give more details on Duterte's health, Mr. Roque said he did not know much but that the president had revealed at a meeting Thursday with senior officials police and the army that doctors had to do another test "because they wanted to be sure that there was growth and that they wanted to know more about the growth . "
Rumors have been circulating for some time that the Duterte, known for its lethal crackdown on illicit drugs, could have a serious illness. Duterte and his associates, however, reiterated that he was generally fit, although he had had enough of politics after spending about 40 years in various government positions.
Although the president admitted to being afflicted with some diseases, he has never issued an official statement about his health since taking office in June 2016. He claimed that he was suffering from illness. Barrett's esophagus, a condition that could be caused by stomach acid that has accumulated in the esophagus. as well as migraines and other ailments caused by alcohol and a motorcycle accident years ago.
Some people have hypothesized that recent dark spots on his face and forehead could be a sign of kidney problems, but Duterte explained that trips to the provinces were giving him a sunburn.
After the president skipped meetings on Wednesday, Roque and another presidential aide, Christopher Go, told reporters that he was tired after a trip and had opted for a personal time.
Mr. Roque, however, said he was unaware that the president had undergone medical examinations and that he was considering resigning for not being informed of crucial details about the president.
"I was caught off guard by the diagnosis.I did not lie to anyone because I just did not know it," Roque said at a press conference Friday, adding that He would announce at the beginning of the week whether he will leave or not.
