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Marcos: No 'pasyal' in trips abroad; FPRRD Cha-cha stance confusing
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. defended his foreign trips, stating his packed schedule leaves no room for leisure activities.
Marcos questioned where the alleged sightseeing took place, pointing to his official functions and meetings with business leaders.
He secured approximately USD4 billion or PHP220 billion in investment deals during his working visit to Germany.
The President also expressed confusion over former President Rodrigo Duterte's changing stance on Charter change.
Marcos stated he is not taking Duterte's criticisms personally.
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