VP Duterte's trip timing deemed unfortunate amid typhoon

Updated Thu, July 25, 2024 at 3:19 PM Published Thu, July 25, 2024 at 1:45 PM

Vice President Sara Duterte acknowledged that the timing of her personal trip to Munich, Germany with her family was "unfortunate" due to Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon affecting parts of the Philippines.

Her departure on July 24, 2024, was approved through a travel authority from the Office of the President dated July 9, 2024.

Despite her absence, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) stated that its Disaster Operations Center remains prepared to assist families affected by calamities.

Duterte drew criticism from netizens upon the report of her departure.

Senator Imee Marcos defended Duterte's trip, citing it as a pre-planned personal matter and that the typhoon's timing could not have been foreseen.

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