Manila Bulletin
Marcos respects VP Sara’s choice to reject other Cabinet posts
Vice President Sara Duterte resigned as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and vice chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).
She cited personal issues, work-related matters, and concerns for the country as reasons for her resignation.
Duterte stated she will no longer serve in another cabinet post under the Marcos administration and will focus on her job as vice president.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. acknowledged Duterte's decision, stating he respected her position.
Duterte mentioned personal reasons stemming from discussions before she ran for vice president, as well as work and national concerns.
She clarified that her relationship with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos was not a factor in her resignation.
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