WATCH: Why Duterte always holds the side of his cheek

President Rodrigo Duterte revealed that he has a "lot of issues" with his spinal cord. File photo

MANILA, Philippines — Holding the right side of his cheek is not just a mere mannerism of President Rodrigo Duterte.

In a speech at the Malacanang, the chief executive that he is trying to relieve the pain that he is feeling from his neurological condition whenever he holds his cheek.

"I have a lot of issues with my spinal," Duterte said. — Patricia Lourdes Viray; Video edit by Efigenio Toledo IV

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