Duterte says he'd accept Duque's resignation if offered

Updated Thu, August 26, 2021 at 4:08 AM Published Tue, August 24, 2021 at 11:06 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte stated he would accept Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's resignation if offered voluntarily, but would not dismiss him.

Duterte previously stated on August 16 that he would reject even a voluntary resignation from Duque.

Senators dismissed Duterte's latest statement as a "presidential pakulo" or gimmick.

Senator Panfilo Lacson questioned the president's dramatics in this situation.

Senator Risa Hontiveros suggested that Duque might take Duterte's pronouncement as a signal to resign and make way for a more competent replacement.

Hontiveros opined that Duterte's changing statements suggest he is publicly offering Duque a graceful exit.

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