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Sara on personal trip to Australia
Vice President Sara Duterte is on a personal trip to Australia, arriving in Melbourne early Wednesday, June 18.
She is expected to attend a "Free Duterte Now" rally in Melbourne on Sunday, June 22, advocating for her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte's, release from The Hague.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro questioned Duterte's commitment to public service, stating that her frequent personal trips abroad may breach her obligation to the Filipino people.
Castro noted that in less than a month, Duterte visited four countries, including the Netherlands, Qatar, Malaysia, and Australia.
Prior to this trip, Duterte visited Kuala Lumpur with her family, attending a Philippine Independence Day celebration.
She was accompanied by Senators Imee Marcos and Robin Padilla on the Kuala Lumpur trip, who are expected to serve as senator-judges in her looming impeachment trial.
The Vice President is also facing an impeachment case initiated by the House of Representatives concerning the alleged misuse of confidential and intelligence funds.
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