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DOH chief Herbosa submits courtesy resignation
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has submitted his courtesy resignation following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to his Cabinet.
The President's order for courtesy resignations aims to recalibrate his administration after the 2025 midterm election results.
Herbosa expressed that it was an 'immense honor' to serve the President and the Filipino people.
He also stated his support for the ongoing performance review of all Cabinet members and government agencies.
Marcos appointed Herbosa as DOH Secretary on June 5, 2023, and he took his oath the following day.
This development comes shortly after Herbosa was elected president of the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
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