Another DOH shake-up: Pujalte out, Mercado in

MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. was out of the Cabinet on Monday after just 28 days on the job, with Malacañang saying he had resigned for “health reasons” amid mounting complaints over his handling of a P3.225-billion tuberculosis drug procurement and allegations of casino gambling. Palace press officer Claire Castro

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