Malacañang on Thursday squelched rumors that President Rodrigo Duterte had suffered a mild heart attack and gave assurances that he remained “fit and healthy.”

In a statement, Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said Duterte “remains fit and healthy for his age and we thank the Filipino people for voicing their concern and wishing the Chief Executive’s strength and good health during this time of Covid-19 pandemic as he continues to discharge his functions as head of the government.”

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