Philippine president bruised, scratched from motorcycle fall

MANILA, Philippines : A spokesman says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was bruised and scratched from falling off his parked motorcycle at the palace grounds.

Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said on Thursday that Duterte’s injuries were minor and his recovery would not require any “major medical procedure.”

Panelo said, “while it was true the president roamed around with his motorcycle,” Duterte fell after parking it on Wednesday night. The spokesman said Duterte was reaching for his shoe when he fell and had “light bruises and slight scratches to his elbow and knee.”

Panelo says the injuries would not affect Duterte’s scheduled activities.