Several lawmakers respect VP Sara Duterte’s decision to resign from various posts

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00:00Vice President Sara Duterte announced her resignation from her post as a cabinet member,

00:04Department of Education Chief and NTF-ELCAC Vice Chairperson.

00:08Lawmakers expressed their own wishes and sentiments about her decision.

00:13Let's find out what these are in this story by Mela Las Moras.

00:19Several lawmakers said they respect Vice President Sara Duterte's decision to resign from her post

00:25as a cabinet member, Secretary of the Department of Education and Vice Chairperson of the NTF-ELCAC.

00:31According to Bukidnon Second District Representative Jonathan Keith-Flores,

00:35this does not necessarily mean that VP Sara will immediately join the opposition,

00:40especially since she did not disclose the reasons behind her decision.

00:44It's a political move maybe, but one thing is for sure,

00:48it will give the Vice President the leeway to speak what's truly on her mind.

00:53Santa Rosa City, Laguna Representative Dan Fernandez also echoed this sentiment.

00:58He believes the Vice President and the President still share the same goal

01:02of a more developed and progressive nation.

01:05I think all of us have our own reasons and we have to respect the decision of the Vice President.

01:11There are many like that, they come and go, political appointments.

01:15And we here, all we have to do is to legislate so we won't be affected by our work.

01:21As of now, Albay First District Representative Edson Lagman wishes for nothing but a competent

01:27replacement to his experience and deserving of the post vacated by the Vice President.

01:32At the Senate, some officials also aired their sentiments on the issue.

01:36For Senate President Francis Escudero, he said he respects the decision of VP Sara

01:42and wishes her well in her new journey.

01:44Meanwhile, Senator Amy Marcos emphasized her love for and

01:48belief in the Vice President will never waver.

01:50Melales Moras from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.