Incoming Philippine president says smoking needed for job

The 50-year-old bachelor, said by former colleagues to smoke about one or two packets a day, conceded that quitting smoking would be good for his health and that he intended to kick the habit eventually.

But he said quitting now add "stress" to his life and pointed out that, as long as he followed smoking regulations and did not bother anyone, he should be free to smoke.

"This is one of my few remaining freedoms," he said.
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