Palace doubts Duterte, Robredo collaboration

Malacañang stated that it is improbable for President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo to collaborate again, following Duterte's accusations that Robredo was leading a campaign to discredit him amidst typhoon calamities.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque mentioned that the President had given Robredo two opportunities to work with the administration, but she chose to be in opposition.

Robredo previously served as Duterte's housing chief for five months before parting ways in December 2016 after being excluded from Cabinet meetings.

Her critical statements on administration policies, such as the burial of Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, led to her removal from the housing post.

Robredo also briefly served as co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs before being dismissed by the President due to alleged missteps, including discussions with foreign entities critical of the anti-narcotics campaign.