ALIVE. Davao del Sur Governor Douglas Ra. Cagas is in stable condition, family members said Friday (June 4, 2021). They were debunking reports that circulated on social media Friday morning about his death. (PNA file photo)
DIGOS CITY – The family of Davao del Sur Governor Douglas Ra. Cagas denied reports circulating on social media and news sites about the death of the top provincial official on Friday morning.
Dr. Frimm Sally Cagas-Baña, a niece of Governor Cagas, in her Facebook page post said the local chief executive who is confined in one of the hospitals here is alive and his vital signs are normal contrary to morning reports that the latter had passed away after a coma.
Davao del Sur Vice Governor Marc Douglas Chan-Cagas, on the province’s official Facebook page, appealed to pray for the complete healing of his father so that he could continue his mission of serving the people.
Reports said the governor already had a video chat with his siblings after he was revived by attending physicians.
As of press time, Capitol employees and supporters of the governor were seen in the vicinity of the hospital to show their gesture of support and pray for the latter’s fast recovery.
Meanwhile, Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas, another nephew of the governor, requested his constituents to offer prayers for his fast and speedy recovery.
He added that due to the surge of false information on social media on the death of his uncle, he received numerous calls from various government agencies seeking confirmation from him, being a close kin of the governor.
Mayor Cagas urged netizens to refrain from posting unverified information, especially sensitive issues, because spreading fake news will just bring more harm to other people.
“Now it is clear that the governor is gaining back his normal senses. All we can do is to offer prayers for his early recovery,” he added. (PNA)
