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‘Disheartened’ DOH ready to face any probe on corruption allegations
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that the Department of Health (DOH) is ready to face any investigation into corruption allegations and is disheartened by what they consider baseless accusations.
Senator Manny Pacquiao challenged the DOH to start a probe into alleged graft concerning the purchase of pandemic supplies like rapid test kits and PPEs, questioning the utilization of funds.
President Rodrigo Duterte had previously dared Pacquiao to name corrupt agencies, and the senator accepted by pointing to the DOH.
The DOH affirmed its commitment to transparency and cooperation with legislative inquiries, stating they are ready to show necessary documents regarding fund utilization, including "loans for vaccines."
Duque explained that funds for vaccines go directly to manufacturers from the funding agency, a matter already clarified by the Department of Finance in a Senate hearing.
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