Philippines' Vice President Sara Dutert8k8 17e resigns from Cabinet

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.

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

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

Garafil told reporters that Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has accepted Duterte's resignation.