Cabinet Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos denied that former Health Secretary Ted Herbosa was forced to resign from his post.

According to Secretary Abalos, Herbosa's resignation from his position was voluntary, noting that Herbosa submitted his courtesy resignation.

The courtesy resignation stated that Herbosa stepped down as DOH Secretary in order to recover after undergoing bilateral knee replacement surgery.

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (PBBM) accepted Herbosa's resignation to allow him to focus on his health.

In a message, Herbosa expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunity given to him by the President to serve as the 30th Secretary of the Department of Health.

Herbosa was replaced by veteran orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jose Brittano "Brix" Pujalte Jr. as the next Secretary of the Department of Health.

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