Duterte cuts short Japan trip due to ‘unbearable’ spine pain

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is cutting short his trip to Japan due to “unbearable pain” in his spinal column caused by his fall during a motorcycle ride last week.
Duterte attended Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement ceremony, at times using a cane and appearing to stand stiffly.
Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte would fly back to the Philippines later Tuesday and see his neurologist Wednesday for consultation but assured