MANILA - Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte on Wednesday tendered her resignation as secretary of the Department of Education, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said.

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In a statement, Garafil said Duterte tendered her resignation as a member of the cabinet during the visit to the presidential palace.

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"She declined to give a reason why. She will continue to serve as vice-president. We thank her for her service," Garafil said.