Philippines' health secretary asks senators for support in the fight against COVID-19

Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says he will continue to serve at the pleasure of President Rodrigo Duterte. Majority of the Senators have asked for his resignation due to his failure to address the COVID-19 crisis in the country.

DOH Sec Duque says he will answer all allegations in due time, at the moment he asks for support in the fight against COVID-19 Source: AAP Image/EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO

DOH Secretary Duque refuses to resign and said he will answer all allegations in due time. In the meantime, he has asked for the Senators support in the fight against COVID-19