Conde brought up Ho’s past engagements amid criticism surrounding a recent state-sponsored media visit to Israel involving Filipino journalists. Ho subsequently confirmed that she traveled to Israel in July 2022 upon the invitation of Israel’s Ministry of Tourism. “Yes, I went on a trip to Israel in 2022 upon the invitation of Israel’s Ministry of Tourism. The experience, according to Ho, gave her a “better appreciation of the complexity of Israel and Palestine’s history and realities.” Despite defending her editorial independence, Ho acknowledged why her previous interactions with Israeli officials and institutions are now being examined more critically.