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Marcos Jr. meets some supporters in Australia
Presumptive President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is on a private vacation in Australia with his family.
Marcos' spokesperson, Atty. Vic Rodriguez, confirmed the trip is for a much-needed rest and that he will return to the Philippines on Thursday.
The trip coincides with Marcos' son Vinny's birthday, and Marcos wishes to enjoy his remaining days as a private citizen before his official assumption of the presidency.
Marcos met with Filipino supporters in Melbourne, thanking them for their support.
A Reuters report citing the Age newspaper mentioned that Marcos' trip was met with protest, which Rodriguez called "shameful."
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