MANILA, Philippines — Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III will “stay put”. This was the decision of President Rodrigo Duterte as senators called for the resignation of the country’s health chief over alleged dismal handling of the COVID-19 epidemic. ADVERTISEMENTExecutive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed Thursday in a message to reporters that: “Yes. The President has made a decision for Health Secretary Duque to stay put,” Medialdea said. Duterte expects Duque to work harder amid senators’ calls for his resignation, Medialdea also said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 16, 2020 08:15 UTC