Philippines: Duterte makes first public appearance after 2 weeks, telling those who want him dead to pray harder

The last time President Rodrigo Duterte was seen in public was on March 29. - PHOTO: COURTESY OF SENATOR CHRISTOPHER GO via The Straits Times/ANN

MANILA, April 13 (The Straits Times/ANN): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (April 12) made his first public appearance in two weeks, quashing wild rumours about his purported failing health and even untimely death.

He squarely addressed questions about his health.