Go later clarified in a statement published Saturday, September 15, that the invite was extended to the local officials two weeks ago yet and that he advised them a few days ago against pushing through.
Go himself never got to meet with the officials, however. But he confirmed to Rappler that such a visit was set to take place that day and that Medialdea was scheduled to meet them. He was evasive when asked if the meeting with Cagayan officials was in his schedule.
The officials were told there would be a meet-and-greet with Go but this was canceled at the last minute as he supposedly had to quickly fly to Davao City.