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Marcos outpaces predecessors in foreign travel spending and trips
Original: In just 4 years, Marcos tops 2 predecessors in foreign travel budget, number of trips https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www
Four years into his presidency, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has surpassed both of his immediate predecessors in the number of foreign trips and the total travel budget spent, according to Rappler's review of official data and documents. The report is drawing attention to questions about the value and cost of the president's frequent travels abroad.
Why now: A new data report shows President Marcos has exceeded Aquino and Duterte in foreign travel costs and trip counts, prompting scrutiny of government spending.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr.PhilippinesRapplerBenigno Aquino IIIRodrigo Duterte
Evidence
- In just 4 years, Marcos tops 2 predecessors in foreign travel budget, number of trips https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rapp ler.com/newsbreak/data-documents/ferdinand-marcos-jr-tops-predecessors-foreign-travel-budget-trips/ · rappler.com@web.brid.gy · 3
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