Former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea underwent an emergency angiogram in Davao City after experiencing a health issue during a speech at the 'Parada Dabawenyo' rally. The procedure at a local hospital yielded no findings, and he is expected to be discharged soon. The Saturday rally marked the 81st birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
The incident occurred on Saturday as Medialdea was midway through his speech at the Parada Dabawenyo rally in Davao City, Philippines. He suddenly stopped, clutched the left side of his chest, and was rushed to a local hospital by attending medical staff.
Medialdea underwent an angiogram, a procedure using an x-ray and catheter to examine blood flow in arteries. The test reportedly showed no abnormalities.
Medialdea had accompanied former president Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague on a private jet on March 11, 2025, following Duterte's arrest. Duterte is currently detained at the International Criminal Court prison in the Netherlands on charges of crimes against humanity.
No exact discharge date has been provided for Medialdea, though he is said to be released soon.
