Duterte Appears on Facebook Live to Dispel Rumors That He's Dead
- Philippine leader ‘appears indestructible,’ spokesman says
- Duterte had said he’ll quit if diagnosed with serious illness
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appeared on Facebook Inc.’s live video streaming to dispel rumors that he’s dead.
“For those who believe in the news that I passed away, then I request of you, please pray for the eternal repose of my soul,” Duterte said in a Facebook Live post on Sunday, via the account of his common-law wife Honeylet Avancena. The video was shared by Philippine media outlets on their Twitter accounts.