DAVAO CITY—Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said Thursday she lost two of the three babies in her womb following a miscarriage on Monday.
Speaking at the change of command of Task Force Davao, Duterte said she felt “a little different” after visiting the wake of the victims of the Sept. 2 bombing in her city, which killed 15 people and injured 70 more, and immediately consulted her doctor.
“When I went for a checkup last Monday the doctor said two of my babies were not breathing anymore,” Duterte said.
But she said her third baby was still fighting for its life, and that her doctor advised her to take some rest.
“I’m taking it easy and taking precautions,” Carpio said.
She said she requested the new commander of Task Force Davao to ensure the safety of her city and give her peace of mind for nine months for her surviving child.
On Aug. 19, Carpio announced she was pregnant and expecting to deliver three babies.