Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has revised his travel authority request, limiting his destinations to just two countries— the Netherlands and Australia—down from the original 17, House officials confirmed.
“He then submitted a revised request dated December 15, 2025, seeking clearance for travel from January 3 to January 30, 2026, to the Netherlands and Australia. The stated purpose includes visiting former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, currently detained in The Hague, and visiting the Representative’s daughter studying in Australia,” said lawyer Marmoi Salonga, Executive Director of the House Office of the Secretary General.
Salonga added that the revised request is still under evaluation in line with House rules and session schedules.
“The revised request is currently under evaluation in accordance with House rules and administrative procedures, considering institutional requirements and official session schedules,” Salonga added.
Duterte emphasized that all travel expenses will be covered personally. The initial 17-destination plan had drawn criticism from House Deputy Minority Leader Antonio Tinio, who remarked that the trip made Duterte appear “like a Miss Universe representative rather than a House member.”