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President Duterte confident DOH Secretary Duque can answer allegations

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The Office of the Ombudsman is investigating DOH's response to the COVID-19 pandemic Source: Dante Diosina Jr/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

President Rodrigo Duterte is confident that DOH secretary Francisco Duque III will be able to answer allegations against him and the department


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By Shirley Escalante

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President Rodrigo Duterte is confident that DOH secretary Francisco Duque III will be able to answer allegations against him and the department


Ombudsman Samuel Martires said that investigations by the Office of the Ombudsman have started prior to the lockdown


 

highlights

  • DOH officials may face charges of  gross inexcusable negligence, inefficiency and gross incompetence.
  • DOH remains firm that the department has been transparent from the beginning of the pandemic
  • Malacanang is convinced that local transmission of COVID-19 has slowed down 

While Metro Manila remains under GCQ, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says that there are enough places for critical care capacity 

 

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