Philstar.com·3 min read·medium
Ombudsman to decide on fate of DOH chief
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Alexis Romero
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The Philippine government has stated that the Office of the Ombudsman will determine if Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. should face preventive suspension following a graft complaint. The complaint alleges that Pujalte improperly delayed a P3 billion procurement of tuberculosis medication, an accusation he denies as part of a due diligence process.
MANILA, Philippines - It's up to the Office of the Ombudsman to decide if newly appointed Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. should be placed under preventive suspension after a graft complaint was filed against him on Wednesday, according to Malaca ang.
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