Philippines' VP quits cabinet, citing plot to unseat her
Manila
PHILIPPINE Vice-President Leni Robredo announced on Sunday she would resign from her cabinet post, citing "major differences" with President Rodrigo Duterte and suspicions that a plot was underway to unseat her from the number two job.
Ms Robredo is refusing to step down as vice-president but said she decided to quit as Housing Secretary after receiving a text message from another minister, telling her on Mr Duterte's behalf to "desist from attending all cabinet meetings" from Monday.
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