VICE President Leni Robredo submitted on Monday morning her resignation letter to the Office of the President.
In her letter addressed to President Rodrigo Duterte, Robredo said that her being banned from all Cabinet meetings "has effectively made it impossible for me to do my job" as chairperson of the Housing Urban Development and Coordinating Council (HUDCC).
"Your directive for me to 'desist from attending all Cabinet meetings' has effectively made it impossible for me to do my job. Remaining in your Cabinet has become untenable," Robredo said.
"With due respect, I am tendering my resignation as HUDCC chairperson, effectively," she added.
On Sunday, Robredo received a text message from Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr., relaying the President's order for her not to attend Cabinet meetings starting December 5.
Duterte's instructions has prompted Robredo to resign as HUDCC chair.
During her stint as housing czar, Robredo said she has exerted all effort "to put aside our differences, maintain a professional working relationship and work effectively despite the constraints because the Filipino people deserve no less."
Robredo's resignation letter was received by the Office of the Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea at 9:07 a.m. (Sunnex)
