"Due to circumstances brought about by Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) and in deference to Filipinos directly affected by the storm as well as the Philippine Government personnel designated to undertake rescue, recovery, and relief efforts, it was mutually agreed by the Philippines and China that the Official Visit to the Philippines of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, scheduled from 16 to 18 September, will be rescheduled at a later date," the DFA said.