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Duterte’s future foreign trips suspended
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) has indefinitely suspended President Rodrigo Duterte's foreign travels due to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic.
This decision was made following the Department of Health's recommendation, particularly concerning travel to countries with confirmed COVID-19 cases.
The President himself underwent testing for the coronavirus as a precautionary measure after several Cabinet members began isolating due to possible exposure.
Results for Duterte's test, along with Senator Bong Go's, are expected within 48 hours.
This suspension impacts planned international engagements and visits to countries with significant reported COVID-19 cases.
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