Presidents have the image of attending important and extravagant state dinners and parties, but Philippine President Rodrigo showed his humble side and how indifferent he is from the rest of the Filipinos.
President Duterte spent Christmas just like many of us - with family over Noche Buena. How Duterte spent the holidays will remind us of his humility and how he truly celebrates "Paskong Pinoy".
President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to spend Christmas with family and friends in his hometown in Davao City just like how he celebrates Christmas the past years. Wearing simple clothes and slippers, the president oversaw the Noche Buena preparation on Christmas Eve. In one photo, he was seen standing over the sink probably doing some dishes.
Even the menu and table setting is simple. Buffet-style setting where guests can simply get as much as they can. He also took photos with his partner and the kids, with friends, and family by the Christmas tree, which is mandatory for every Christian household in the Philippines every Christmas.
He opened his home to poor anyone who wants to drop by and greet them "Merry Christmas," especially the poor people who are seeking a Christmas gift from the president.
However, what touched people the most is the president's act of kindness to cancer patients. The president dropped by at the Southern Philippines Medical Center's Children's Cancer and Blood Diseases Unit in Davao City to bring holiday cheer and presents to cancer patients and their family that will be spending Christmas in the hospital.
Visiting cancer patients and distributing gifts to them has been a tradition for Duterte even before he became president. Some people shared that Duterte will distribute gifts to children to somehow make them feel that it is Christmas and make them forget that they are sick.