(The Philippine Star)
He flew to Davao right after the turnover ceremonies of the police and military in Manila, true to his word that he would not stay in Malacañang. Malacañang Photo Bureau/Released
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Duterte returned home on Friday night, using his “President’s time” to rest during his first weekend as Chief Executive.
He flew to Davao right after the turnover ceremonies of the police and military in Manila, true to his word that he would not stay in Malacañang.
For his inauguration last week, Duterte was reportedly billeted at the Holiday Inn Galleria in Ortigas Center.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines did not declare a 30-minute no-fly time over the skies of Metro Manila and its environs when the private jet carrying Duterte was flying. The Philippine Air Force (PAF) also did not send advance teams of helicopters.
This was in accordance with Duterte’s instruction given during his first meeting with his Cabinet last Thursday not to make a fuss about his flights.
“We do not have any presidential plane anymore. I want this stopped. We should not be treated different from other suffering Filipino passengers,” Duterte told the members of his Cabinet.
