Duterte to dismiss more officials upon his return to Manila

MANILA, Philippines — More heads will roll once he’s back in the capital.

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he will fire more officials upon his arrival in Manila, following up on his campaign promise to weed out corruption in the government.

Duterte made the remarks in his native Cebuano during the 16th founding anniversary of the Supreme Tribal Council for Peace and Development Inc. in Davao City.

The firebrand leader, who will spend the week of Easter in his hometown, did not provide details as to who will be axed this time.

But Malacañang recently hinted at a looming shake-up in the Cabinet, saying Duterte is unhappy with the performance of some of his aides.

Duterte in the past months had sacked several presidential appointees over allegations of corruption and excessive foreign travels, which the dismissed officials strongly denied.