Philippines' Duterte says he is free of cancer - acting interior minister

FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends the opening session of the 20th ASEAN-JAPAN Summit in Manila, Philippines November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo - Copyright Athit Perawongmetha(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 09/10/2018 - 05:32•Updated 19/04/2024 - 04:24

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MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is clear of cancer after undergoing tests in a private hospital, the acting interior minister said on Tuesday.

"He disclosed to us that the result of the test was negative, the one where they took samples from his intestines," Eduardo Ano told reporters.

Ano said Duterte made the disclosure during a cabinet meeting on Monday night.

Rumours of Duterte's health woes re-emerged after the 73-year-old president missed two official events last week, including a meeting with the cabinet.

(Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; editing by Neil Fullick)

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Philippines' Duterte says he is free of cancer - acting interior minister

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