Burnout, a physical or emotional state of exhaustion, cynicism, or an inability to cope with the demands of work. The World Health Organization has redefined burnout as a syndrome linked to chronic work stress. Is this the case with President Rodrigo Duterte for repeatedly saying he will resign? To date, 22 times already. Or were these just casual random musings and off-the-cuff remarks?
Here’s a look at those times he expressed intentions to resign.
Sources
Kyla Marie Kareena Rosario, Mayor Rody Duterte at MMSU Batac (Cut), Feb. 21, 2016
Rappler, Duterte on war on drugs: Give me 6 more months, Sept. 18, 2016
Rappler, Duterte talks to troops at Ozamiz Police Station, Aug. 17, 2017
RTVM, 2018 Eid’l Fitr Celebration (Speech) 06/16/2018
RTVM, Go Negosyo: “Pilipinas Angat Lahat” Launch (Speech) 8/14/2018
RTVM, Inauguration of the Northern Mindanao Wellness and Reintegration Center (Speech) 8/3/2018
RTVM, Mass Oath-Taking of Newly Appointed Government Officials (Speech) 05/27/2019
RTVM, Oath Taking of the LCP and LPP Officers (Speech) 7/27/2016
RTVM, PDP-Laban Cagayan de Oro Campaign Rally (Speech) 03/24/2019
RTVM, Send-Off Ceremony for the 250 Units of the BJMP Transport Vehicles (Speech), Sept. 26, 2018
RTVM, Turnover of the Bahay Pag-asa Project (Speech) 10/2/2017
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