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Family confirms: 'Oro, Plata, Mata' director Peque Gallaga hospitalized, but not due to COVID-19

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Multi-awarded filmmaker Peque Gallaga has been confined in a hospital, his family confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday, May 5.&quot;Peque Gallaga is in the hospital,&quot; a statement from his family, posted by fellow director Lore Reyes on Facebook, read. <div><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameBorder="0" height="320" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Florereyes%2Fposts%2F10157698019164051&amp;width=500" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="500"></iframe></div>However, they clarified that, contrary to rumors circulating that Peque contracted the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), he was hospitalized due to complications arising from his &quot;past health conditions.&quot;&quot;The family of Peque Gallaga would like to make this statement in regard to the news and rumours circulating about him,&quot; the statement said.They went on to appeal for understanding to give them the privacy they need during this trying time.&quot;They want to honor this wishes that this is kept within the family. They appreciate everyone&#x27;s messages of love and concern, but they would be grateful if this remains a private affair. Thank you,&quot; the statement added.Peque is is the director behind the 1982 movie &quot;Oro, Plata, Mata&quot;. He also directed the films &quot;Scorpio Nights,&quot; &quot;Unfaithful Wife,&quot; &quot;Baby Love,&quot; &quot;Magic Temple,&quot; and some episodes of &quot;Shake, Rattle and Roll.&quot;

Multi-awarded filmmaker Peque Gallaga has been confined in a hospital, his family confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday, May 5.