LIMA, Peru: President Rodrigo Duterte skipped the gala dinner for 21 leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum here on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), because he was “not feeling well,” a Palace official said.

In a text message, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar replied “Masama ang pakiramdam,” when asked why the President skipped the dinner.

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