Lacson doesn’t want Duque sacked as DOH chief
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MANILA, Philippines --- Sen. Panfilo «Ping» Lacson on Saturday denied that he would want Health Secretary Francisco Duque III removed from his post. However, he noted in a text message to INQUIRER.net that letting Duque keep his post would be &Lacson doesn’t want Duque sacked as DOH chief
MANILA, Philippines --- Sen. Panfilo «Ping» Lacson on Saturday denied that he would want Health Secretary Francisco Duque III removed from his post. However, he noted in a text message to INQUIRER.net that letting Duque keep his post would be «an indictment of our system of double standard in our government which is wrong because it encourages patronage.» Although he did not name the «health chief» in a cryptic tweet, Lacson said the official was involved in a controversy in 2004, which happened to be when Duque was president of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) At present, Duque also serves as the ex-officio chairman of PhilHealth. READ: Lacson tags heal...Keep on reading: Lacson doesn’t want Duque sacked as DOH chief Read more