MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has authorized Vice President Sara Duterte to travel to at least five countries, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed Wednesday.
In a text message, Recto said that Duterte would go to The Netherlands, South Korea, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom from April 23 to May 15.
"Yes, she requested for travel authority to visit those countries from April 23 to May 15," Recto said.
Based on Duterte’s request, her 22-day foreign travel will be made "while on leave of absence, at no cost to the government."
The vice president's departure from the country comes while the House of Representatives Committee on Justice is in the middle of hearing the impeachment complaints filed against her.
