Sara Duterte to use personal funds for HK trip on Nov. 6-8

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte will travel to Hong Kong from Nov. 6 to 8 for various engagements, with all expenses to be shouldered by her personally, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said Friday.

In a statement, the OVP said Duterte would attend engagements and participate in various activities, including an event organized by the Filipino community there.

“The Vice President shall cover the cost of her travel using personal funds. No government money, resources, or facilities shall be used in connection with her travel,” the OVP said.

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The office also confirmed that Duterte had secured permission to travel from a Quezon City Regional Trial Court and obtained the corresponding travel authority from the Office of the President. /dp