Tag: Health Secretary

14 senators call for Duque resignation; Palace says every Cabinet member “serves at the pleasure of the President”

(Eagle News) — Several senators are calling for the resignation of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III as the country continues to fight the coronavirus disease 2019. The call for the resignation was contained in P.S. Resolution No. 362 signed by fourteen senators: Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto, Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senators Sonny Angara, Nancy Binay, Pia Cayetano, Grace Poe, Joel Villanueva, Francis Tolentino, Bong Revilla, Imee […]

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Former Health Secretary Garin charged over Dengvaxia mess anew

Charges filed vs 38 others following death of 12-year-old girl  (Eagle News)—The parents of a 12-year-old girl who died after being administered the Dengvaxia vaccine filed on Friday, Dec. 28, charges against former Health Secretary Janette Garin. The complaint filed by Christopher and Ginalyn Magtira for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and violation of the anti-torture law and of the Consumer Act against Garin and 38 others, including officials of vaccine manufacturer Sanofi  Pasteur and distributor […]

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Pimentel files bill seeking to repeal Health chief’s power to choose vaccines

(Eagle News) — Senate President Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III has proposed a repeal of the Secretary of Health’s power to “include vaccines in the mandatory basic immunization program” of the government. Pimentel’s proposal was contained in Senate Bill No. 1743, which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 10152 or the “Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011.” RA 10152, Pimentel said, was aimed at “protect(ing) infants and children against common and vaccine-preventable diseases” […]

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CA confirms Duque’s appointment as DOH secretary

  (Eagle News) – The Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed Health Secretary Francisco Duque III today (Wednesday) February 7, hurdling opposition from former critics. Not one member of the powerful CA objected to Duque’s confirmation. Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan endorsed Duque’s confirmation before the plenary on Wednesday, assuring everyone that Duque has the capability and integrity to protect and ensure public health, especially with the current extreme concern caused by the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine. Before […]

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Francisco Duque III appointed health secretary

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Francisco Duque III as health secretary. The appointment comes after Paulyn Ubial’s nomination as health secretary was rejected by the powerful Commission on Appointments. Duque served as health secretary under then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s term.

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Malacanang says CA rejection of DOH secretary Ubial, regretful

  (Eagle News) — Malacanang views with regret that Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial again failed to get the nod of the Commission on Appointments, saying the Department of Health chief “epitomized” President Rodrigo Duterte’s “malasakit” or concern for the public. “We regret the Commission on Appointments’ non-confirmation of Department of Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial,” said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella. “We are deeply grateful for Secretary Ubial’s service to the Health Department and for epitomizing […]

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Ubial becomes fifth Duterte appointee to be rejected by Commission on Appointments

  (Eagle News) – The Commission on Appointments rejected on Tuesday, October 10, the ad interim appointment of Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, as she joined four other appointees of President Rodrigo Duterte who were rejected by the powerful body. Ubial, who earlier said she would accept whatever the decision of the CA would be, was teary-eyed after she was informed of the CA’s move. “Talagang mababaw ang luha ko. Mahilig ako manood ng mga teledrama,” […]

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Trump’s scandal-hit health secretary resigns

by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump’s embattled health secretary was forced out of the US administration Friday amid a scandal over his use of costly private jets for government travel. Tom Price was the latest top official to join in a stream of steady and embarrassing exits from a White House administration that has stumbled from one scandal or self-inflicted wound to another since Trump took power […]

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