MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday acknowledged that he was told by his doctor he was at risk of developing cancer from Barrett’s esophagus.
In a taped address that aired over state-run television, the 75-year-old chief executive said he was advised to stop drinking alcohol in order not to aggravate his condition.
Duterte has previously admitted battling Barrett’s esophagus, an inflammation of the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach. During the meeting in Davao City with some members of his Cabinet, the President further discussed his health condition and a lack of appetite. "May pera ka naman, hindi ka na makakain kay sabi ng doktor huwag kang kumain ng taba kasi mamatay ka."
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