MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that his Barrett’s esophagus condition was worsening, with his doctor warning him to watch his diet as it may progress to stage 1 cancer. Duterte made the revelation during his pre-recorded address aired on Tuesday morning, during which he discussed the budget tapped for the government’s COVID-19 response. You may have money, but you cannot eat because the doctor said; Stop eating fatty food because you will die,” Duterte said in Filipino. “You, Duterte, refrain from drinking alcohol because your [Barrett’s esophagus] is nearing stage one cancer,” he recalled his doctor telling him. Even early in his term, Duterte admitted having a myriad of ailments, including Buerger’s Disease and myasthenia gravis, among others.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 25, 2020 17:03 UTC