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Vice President Duterte to fund Hong Kong trip personally next month
Vice President Sara Duterte will travel to Hong Kong from November 6-8 for scheduled engagements, with the Office of the Vice President confirming that all expenses will be covered through personal funds.
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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte is set to visit Hong Kong for a three-day trip early next month, the Office of the Vice President announced Friday. The November 6-8 visit will see Duterte participate in various engagements and activities during her time in the Asian financial hub. According to the OVP statement, Duterte will bear all costs associated with the trip through personal financing, rather than drawing on government resources. The exact nature and full scope of the engagements scheduled during the visit were not detailed in the announcement. The trip marks another international engagement for the Vice President, who has maintained an active diplomatic schedule since assuming office.