Health Secretary Enrique Ona has not resigned but will extend his leave of absence, Malacañang said on Friday.

In a news conference, Palace deputy spokesman Abigail denied reports that Ona, who faces allegations of anomalies in procurement of pneumonia vaccines by his department, submitted his courtesy resignation on Thursday.

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