Malacañang on Wednesday said left-leaning Cabinet members continue to enjoy President Rodrigo Duterte’s “full trust” despite his decision to end peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).

In a chance interview, Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano and National Anti-Poverty Commission lead convenor Liza Maza have “no conflict” whatsoever with the President.

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