UPDATE: Anti-poverty chief Liza Maza resigns
NATIONAL Anti-Poverty Commission Chief Liza Maza announced her resignation from the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday.
“Upon deeper reflection on the events of the past few weeks, as well as the direction in which this administration appears to be heading, I am announcing that I have tendered this morning my irrevocable resignation as Secretary and Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission,” Maza said.
In a press briefing in Quezon City, Maza reiterated that her resignation from her post was “irrevocable” and had just sent an official letter to the President.
This comes a few days after a Regional Trial Court dismissed murder charges and an arrest warrant against her.
She added that the most important reason for her exit was Duterte’s cancellation of peace talks with the communist rebels.
“Genuine change cannot happen when old forces of fascism and corruption, and the defenders of foreign interests are consolidating position in the government,” Maza said.
She added that despite her resignation, she will continue working with the masses “to bring change”
“I hope the President finds it in his heart to listen to the people’s clamor for genuine change. I hope he is still open to resuming the negotiations,” Maza said. GLEE JALEA
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