October 22, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte is cutting his trip to Japan short, presidential spokesperson Salvado Panelo says. He says this is "due to unbearable pain in his spinal column near the pelvic bone," which he also says is from the falling off a motorcycle last Thursday.
JUST IN: President Duterte cuts short his trip to Japan due to unbearable pain in his spinal column near the pelvic bone as a consequence of his fall during his motorcycle ride last Thursday, October 17, according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo. | via @xtinamen pic.twitter.com/J2Zb8Cnsib
— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019
President Duterte arrives in Japan to attend the coronation of the country's new Emperor Naruhito.
President Rodrigo Duterte is attending the coronation of the new Japanese emperor and two banquets during his fourth visit to Japan after initially begging off due to being busy.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne in May but the formal enthronement ceremony is set on October 22.
Follow this thread for updates on the president's trip.