Embattled Health Secretary Francisco Duque III did not get the pink slip from President Duterte and instead was given some advice on how to deal with criticism Monday night.

Duterte made the remarks after the health secretary’s controversial “second wave” pronouncement that was later disputed by other government officials. The Palace, after consulting with other health experts, clarified that the country is actually still dealing with the first wave of infections and is taking steps to battle another sharp surge of cases.

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