Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday (June 27) said President Rodrigo Duterte remains healthy despite his prolonged absence in the public eye.

“Huwag pong mag-alala ang mga kababayan natin, malusog po ang Pangulo natin. Ang kailangan lang po ay magpahinga at mga private time,” Andanar said in a radio interview.

Despite taking a break from his official engagements, the Palace official said Duterte remains hard at work.

“Hindi naman ibit sabihin na hindi nagpapakita ang Pangulo, hindi nagtatrabaho dahil sa isang– kahit sinong CEO kung hindi nagpapakita ay minsan ay nandoon lang sa opisina nagpipirma lang ng mga dokumento etcetera, mini-meet iyong ibang mga tauhan,” Andanar said.

“Sa sobrang lawak ng burukrasya natin ay marami pong kinakausap ang ating Presidente,” he added.

Duterte is set to make his first public appearance in six days tonight as he leads the celebration of Eid’l Fitr in Malacañang.