Duterte to visit Israel in September

By: Nestor Corrales - 6 years ago

President Rodrigo Duterte and Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go. PRESIDENTIAL FILE PHOTO

President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Israel in September, a Palace official said on Wednesday.

Special Assistant to the President Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed that the President is scheduled to fly to Israel but no exact date yet is available.

“There will still be a joint official announcement on the dates in September,” Go told reporters.

Duterte will be the first Philippine President to visit the Jewish state. /jpv