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Duterte sacks OCD official, accepts Rio's resignation from DICT
President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Assistant Secretary Kristoffer James Purisima due to "lack of trust and confidence."
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed Purisima's removal, stating he was no longer with the OCD effective immediately.
Roque clarified that Purisima's office plays a role in the government's Covid-19 response, being at the forefront of providing assistance.
OCD has been tasked as the main coordinating body for donated medical supplies and equipment amid the pandemic.
Assistant Secretary Casiano Monilla has taken over the post of civil defense deputy administrator.
Purisima's LinkedIn account indicates his time with OCD ended in April, and he is now with a law firm.
Separately, Duterte has accepted the resignation of Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Eliseo Rio, Jr., which was submitted in February.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the resignation of Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary Eliseo Rio Jr., over three months after he initially offered to quit.
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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that all Cabinet members, including Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, serve at the pleasure of President Duterte and can be removed if the President loses trust and confidence in them.
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