President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday admitted feeling “overwhelmed” with stress that is why he took a much-needed five-day rest.
Duterte, who skipped the Independence Day activities Monday last week, said he felt “extremely tired” amid his very brutal schedule.
“It’s not that I snubbed Independence Day. My body was overwhelmed. I really needed to rest,” the President said at Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte on Saturday.
“Last night, I went to Davao. I slept. I needed to conserve energy because you know, it’s important because it adds to one’s happiness,” he added.
Prior to his speech yesterday, Duterte’s last public event was on June 11 when he led the honor rites for the soldiers slain in conflict-torn Marawi City at the Villamor Air Base.
The Palace on Thursday released photos of Duterte to dismiss speculations on the President’s health.
The 72-year-old leader earlier admitted suffering at least four ailments, including Buerger’s Disease and Barrett’s Esophagus.
