A clinical examination conducted on Duterte confirmed that he was suffering from
“Antisocial Narcissistic Personality Disorder.”
A report prepared by Dr. Natividad Dayan, former president of the International Council of Psychologists, concluded that Duterte was suffering from "Antisocial Narcissistic Personality Disorder,” a condition characterized by "gross indifference, insensitivity and self-centeredness," "grandiose sense of self-entitlement and manipulative behaviors" and "
pervasive tendency to demean, humiliate others and violate their rights and feelings."
Results of Dayan's examination of Duterte showed that the mayor is likely to be "a
highly impulsive individual who has
difficulty controlling his urges and emotions. He is unable to reflect on the consequences of his actions."
"Immediate gratification of his [Duterte's] needs and desires is always expected; any delay can upset him a great deal," the assessment said.
"Such
lack of self-discipline often leads him to engage in
unhealthy or destructive behaviors. However, he is not apt to see his behaviors as such, and instead sees these as merely exciting and challenging," the assessment found.
“As it is, he has
poor capacity for objective judgment. He fails to see things in the light of facts, or at least from the point of view of most people. He interprets his actions solely from his own viewpoint, which is blemished by his personal needs, biases and prejudices,” it continued.
Duterte also
tends to rationalize and justify his wrongdoings, according to the psychological assessment.
“For all his wrongdoings, he tends to rationalize and feel justified. Hence, he
seldom feels a sense of guilt or remorse.”