Rep. Duterte seeks House’s OK to travel to 16 countries

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte has asked House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III for permission to visit, for the second time this year, at least 16 countries, according to a letter from the lawmaker. Duterte’s office confirmed to reporters on Tuesday the veracity of his letter in which he requested a