Former 1Tahanan party-list Rep. Nathaniel Oducado has clarified that health issues, and not his stand on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, prompted his sudden resignation from the House of Representatives.
In an ambush interview on Tuesday, Oducado relayed that his family has had a history of lung illness, and that he suffers from asthma. The former lawmaker also shared that he had felt lethargic in recent months, sparking concerns about his overall health.
“I have to take care of my health, and take care of my family,” Oducado told reporters inside the Batasang Pambansa complex. “My family has a lung history so I have asthma. And at the same time, I get tired easily these past few months.”
“It’s really a personal reason given my situation where I need to rest,” he added, noting that his decision was also hinged on the fact that his “kids are growing up.”
Oducado, a neophyte lawmaker, said his party is still discussing who will fill the spot he vacated.
“The party-list is still deliberating internally on who will replace me,” he said “But rest assured, it will undergo a process and my replacement will be capable.”
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