Try GOLD - Free
Sara Refutes Online Photos: Rody Not in Hospital
The Philippine Star
|July 13, 2025
Has that viral "skin and bones" photo of former president Rodrigo Duterte appeared in your timeline? Vice President Sara Duterte has now confirmed it to be fake.
"This morning, somebody sent me a picture where it made it appear that President Duterte is in the hospital bed and has a hospital tag in his hands. The photo is not true. Maybe the photo was edited and it was another patient," the Vice President said in an interview in The Hague.
She added that while her father lost weight, he can still walk when she visited yesterday, contrary to what the seemingly Al-generated photo is trying to depict - the former president bedridden in the hospital.
This story is from the July 13, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Philippine Star
The Philippine Star
Palace denies
15 people were in the vehicles and that one person, reportedly armed, confronted members of the security detail.
1 min
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
Stocks to ride positive momentum
By RICHMOND MERCURIO
1 mins
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
Sara: I have recruited my 2028
Duterte also clarified that her announcement of her intention to run for president last Feb. 18 was her own decision, known only to her speechwriter who had to check the Tagalog part of her speech, as well as to her husband and children.
3 mins
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
Navy to commission 2 new ships in Zambales
The Philippine Navy will be commissioning its newest offshore patrol vessel (OPV) and a fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) at the Naval Operating Base-Subic in Zambales tomorrow.
1 min
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
UN, Phl to launch 'Laya Calculator'
A new web-based tool that accurately computes prisoner release dates will soon be launched nationwide, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) announced.
1 min
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
Missiles pound Kyiv ahead of Russia invasion anniversary
Explosions rocked Ukraine's capital Kyiv early on Sunday with officials warning of a ballistic missile attack, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.
1 mins
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
The Future of Social Good in the Philippines
Social Good in the Philippines is entering a more demanding phase.
3 mins
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
Agri traders' registry sought
Local government units (LGUs) should require mandatory registration for agricultural traders who buy the produce of farmers and fisherfolk in their localities to prevent the spread of predator traders who buy below production cost, farm advocacy group Ipabitag Mo said.
1 min
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
NFA earns P936.5 M from rice tender
The state-run National Food Authority (NFA) has announced earnings of P936.5 million from the auction of its aging rice stocks, exceeding its target of P912.4 million.
1 mins
February 23, 2026
The Philippine Star
MAROONS IN GUTSY WIN
Souped-up University of the Philippines rose from the ashes to stay immaculate, ending an eight-year drought against Ateneo with a 17-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 16-14 reverse sweep in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
1 mins
February 23, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size