Former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo has voiced concerns about former President Rodrigo Duterte’s health following his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC). This development comes as Duterte faces charges related to his administration’s “war on drugs”.
Panelo’s worries are not unfounded, given Duterte’s history of health issues. In the past, Duterte has publicly disclosed that he suffers from various ailments, including Myasthenia Gravis, Buerger’s Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Barrett’s Esophagus.
The Philippine Constitution requires the public to be informed about the president’s health in case of serious illness. However, the current administration has been criticized for its handling of Duterte’s health disclosures.
Duterte’s health has been the subject of speculation and concern in the past, with some instances where he missed official functions due to health reasons. As his case progresses at the ICC, Panelo’s concerns about Duterte’s health are likely to be closely watched by the public and the media.
