Sara Duterte resigns from Lakas-CMD party


MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte (pic) has resigned from Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party, where she served as chairperson.

Duterte on Friday (May 19) announced the resignation but did not categorically give a reason for her leaving the political party.

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