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Robredo rejects calls for Duque’s resignation in the middle of health crisis
Vice President Leni Robredo stated that policy reforms are more crucial than replacing Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to enhance the government's COVID-19 response.
Robredo believes that changing leadership during a crisis, likening it to changing generals mid-battle, could be detrimental.
She advocates for improving existing policies and processes rather than causing potential disarray by changing personnel.
Duque and other DOH officials are currently under investigation by the Ombudsman for alleged anomalies in the department's pandemic response, including issues with procurement and data reporting.
Robredo suggested that Duque should be receptive to criticism and private sector support, implying that his resignation would only be warranted if he refused to listen to advice.
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