7. 42 Virgins as a motivation to come to the Philippines

Pres. Duterte joked that he would offer 42 virgins to anyone who would visit the Philippines, Roque, his spokesperson had stated, “That was clearly said in jest. There is no need to clarify what was really a joke made by the President, if you don’t mind. I’m sure it was said as a joke. I’m sure it was a joke.”