MANILA, Philippines — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has resigned as the government’s tracing czar but it has yet to be accepted by the Covid-19 task force, Malacaang announced on Friday.
“We confirm that Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong tendered his resignation as the government’s Tracing Czar,” presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement.
“Mayor Magalong’s resignation, however, has not been accepted. He continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of the leadership of the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19,” he added.
Magalong’s resignation came after he drew flak for attending a party in Baguio City where he…
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