Philippines president,  Rodrigo Duterte, known for making controversial statements, has said that he was once gay. However, he revealed that he has “cured” himself with the help of “beautiful women.”

New York Times reports that he made the statement on Thursday at a speech to a Filipino crowd in Tokyo.

Duterte concluded his event by kissing several women from the audience.

The president, who opposed same-sex marriage in the past, now is in full support.

Even though, homosexuality is not outlawed in Phillippines , gay persons are allowed tothave open relationships.