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Philippine vice president Sara Duterte resigns from Cabinet

She tendered her resignation as a member of the Cabinet during a visit to the presidential palace on Wednesday afternoon.

19 Jun 2024 04:14pm
Sara Duterte tendered her resignation as secretary of the Department of Education. AFP FILE PIX
Sara Duterte tendered her resignation as secretary of the Department of Education. AFP FILE PIX
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MANILA - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday tendered her resignation as secretary of the Department of Education, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said, reported Xinhua.

In a statement, Garafil said Duterte tendered her resignation as a member of the Cabinet during a visit to the presidential palace on Wednesday afternoon.

"She declined to give a reason why. She will continue to serve as vice president. We thank her for her service," Garafil said.

Garafil told reporters that Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has accepted Duterte's resignation. - BERNAMA-XINHUA

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