Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte Reacts to “World Tour” Tag on Foreign Trip to 17 Nations Abroad
PAOLO DUTERTE – The Davao Congressman cited his work and his obligation in his family over his plan to visit 17 countries abroad.
The members of the House of Representatives and other government officials and employees are mandated to seek a Travel Clearance when going out of the country. Recently, the eldest son of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte expressed his pursuit to visit 17 countries abroad.
Davao City 1st District Congressman Paolo Duterte sought a Travel Clearance from the House of Representatives to visit 17 countries. The son of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s foreign trip is scheduled from December 15 to February 20.
In his letter, Cong. Polong Duterte assured House Speaker Bojie Dy that he will continue to attend the House sessions virtually while he is in abroad for two (2) months. He also mentioned the countries that he will visit which are as follows:
- Hong Kong
- China
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- South Korea
- Japan
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Germany
- France
- Belgium
- Italy
- Singapore
Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte stressed that he will use his personal money in the expenses during his two-month foreign trip. The Congressman did not mention the reason behind his plan to travel abroad. House Speaker Bojie Dy has yet to respond to the request of the lawmaker.
The request of Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte for a Travel Clearance to visit 17 countries earned different comments from the Filipinos. There are people who tagged it as allegedly a “world tour”. Recently, he responded to the criticisms.
Through a post on social media, Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte claims that those who tag his trip as a world tour are allegedly people who don’t have their own credibility that they make up stories. He stressed that all his trips have official clearances from the House of Representatives.
“For everyone to understand, it is normal practice of the government to include all possible stopovers or transit countries in the travel authority. If the route or flight changes, there will be no issue of paper,” he stated.
Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte further wrote that he used to do it every time he visits his father, former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. He stressed that it is a “standard procedure” but critics allegedly choose drama over facts.
“You know, Dabawenyo, how I work — quietly, clearly, and without much talk. I’m not into theatrics. While others are looking for relevance, I am working,” the Davao Congressman stated.
Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte stressed that his trip is not a world tour but for working and his obligation in his family and his continue service to the people of Davao. Based on the post, he assured his constituents that he will not be distracted by “their political noise”.
Previously, Malacañang reacted to the request of Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte for a Travel Clearance for a 2-month overseas trip.