The tough-talking President of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued an official statement regarding the controversial fake news that he succumbed to untimely death which proliferated on social media.
In a now viral Facebook video message posted by Mocha Uson, Pres. Rody Duterte assured the Filipino public that he is in good health and nothing to worry.
Pres. Rody Duterte was quoted as saying "For those of you who believe in the news that I passed away, then I request of you to please pray for the eternal repose of my soul," Pres. Duterte stated.
Watch the President's Reactions on Fake News About His Death:
The Malacañan Palace on Sunday dismissed the rumored death of President Rodrigo Duterte as “fake news” and assured the public that he remained in “robust health.”
“Rumors circulating in social media that PRRD is seriously ill or that he just passed away are fake news peddled by certain persons who cannot accept the fact that we have a President who, not only is unstoppable in changing the landscape and culture of politics in this country,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement issued on Sunday.
Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said the controversial rumors were intended to "bring anxiety and apprehension" to those who "believe and admire" the President's "unorthodox but effective type of governance."
"We assure our countrymen that PRRD remains in robust health and is just resting in his Davao home for the weekend while preparing for the coming week’s grueling schedule,” Panelo said.
Rumors and speculations that Pres. Duterte had died or was seriously ill circulated on social media after the President canceled an event in Palo, Leyte last Friday.
Source: Mocha Uson FB Page
In a now viral Facebook video message posted by Mocha Uson, Pres. Rody Duterte assured the Filipino public that he is in good health and nothing to worry.
Pres. Rody Duterte was quoted as saying "For those of you who believe in the news that I passed away, then I request of you to please pray for the eternal repose of my soul," Pres. Duterte stated.
Watch the President's Reactions on Fake News About His Death:
The Malacañan Palace on Sunday dismissed the rumored death of President Rodrigo Duterte as “fake news” and assured the public that he remained in “robust health.”
“Rumors circulating in social media that PRRD is seriously ill or that he just passed away are fake news peddled by certain persons who cannot accept the fact that we have a President who, not only is unstoppable in changing the landscape and culture of politics in this country,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement issued on Sunday.
Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said the controversial rumors were intended to "bring anxiety and apprehension" to those who "believe and admire" the President's "unorthodox but effective type of governance."
"We assure our countrymen that PRRD remains in robust health and is just resting in his Davao home for the weekend while preparing for the coming week’s grueling schedule,” Panelo said.
Rumors and speculations that Pres. Duterte had died or was seriously ill circulated on social media after the President canceled an event in Palo, Leyte last Friday.
Source: Mocha Uson FB Page
Must Watch: Pres. Duterte's Reactions on Fake News About Alleged Death (Video)
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