ICYMI: Once again, President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to resign—this time, if there is proof of corruption in the use of COVID-19 response funds. His administration is currently facing scrutiny over the supposed mishandling of funds during the pandemic.
“Kung si [DOH Secretary Francisco] Duque kinurap nya or anybody in the Executive Department, particularly of course maski malayo ako sa mga transactions dyan, being the President of the Executive Department and of the country,
talagang mananagot ako,” he added.after saying it is “impossible” for the agency to steal P67.3 billion that was flagged by the COA.even if it brings him down as the latter faces backlash over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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