6-month suspension on health reform advocate Tony Leachon stays, says medical group
The Philippine College of Physicians has upheld a six-month suspension against health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon. The decision follows findings that he violated the organization's code of ethics through defamatory public statements.
Why it matters
The case underscores the tension between professional medical ethics and public advocacy in the healthcare sector.
6-month suspension on health reform advocate Tony Leachon stays, says medical group Sign In New user? Click Here Subscribe Sign In New user? Click Here OPINION NEWS REGIONS WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE THE SUNDAY TIMES SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL SECTIONS TMT NEWSWIRE Media OutReach Newswire PR Newswire GlobeNewswire Plentisoft FAST TIMES LEGAL ADVICE CAMPUS PRESS VIDEOS EXPATS & DIPLOMATS PHOTOS BUSINESS FORUM PODCASTS RESOURCES WEATHER MARKET OVERVIEW The Manila Times 500 EXAM RESULTS TMT DIGITAL EDITION TMT CSI TMT 127TH ANNIVERSARY QUIZZES GAMES more OPINION NEWS REGIONS WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE THE SUNDAY TIMES SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL SECTIONS TMT NEWSWIRE Media OutReach Newswire PR Newswire GlobeNewswire Plentisoft FAST TIMES LEGAL ADVICE CAMPUS PRESS VIDEOS EXPATS & DIPLOMATS PHOTOS BUSINESS FORUM PODCASTS RESOURCES WEATHER MARKET OVERVIEW The Manila Times 500 EXAM RESULTS TMT DIGITAL EDITION TMT CSI TMT 127TH ANNIVERSARY QUIZZES GAMES OPINION NEWS REGIONS WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE THE SUNDAY TIMES SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL SECTIONS TMT NEWSWIRE Media OutReach Newswire PR Newswire GlobeNewswire Plentisoft FAST TIMES LEGAL ADVICE CAMPUS PRESS VIDEOS EXPATS & DIPLOMATS PHOTOS BUSINESS FORUM PODCASTS RESOURCES WEATHER MARKET OVERVIEW The Manila Times 500 EXAM RESULTS TMT DIGITAL EDITION TMT CSI TMT 127TH ANNIVERSARY QUIZZES GAMES News 6-month suspension on health reform advocate Tony Leachon stays, says medical group By Allen Limos June 6, 2026 680 Resize Small Medium Large MANILA , Philippines — The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) reaffirmed its decision to suspend health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon for six months following findings of serious violations of its Code of Ethics.
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