Mercado in, Pujalte out as DOH undergoes another shake-up

MANILA, Philippines — After just 28 days on the job, Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. was out of the Cabinet on Monday. Malacañang said Pujalte 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 announced

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