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Herbosa confirms Leachon's return as DOH ‘volunteer consultant'
Dr. Tony Leachon has returned to serving as a volunteer consultant for the Department of Health (DOH), according to Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa.
Leachon's previous appointment as a special adviser for non-communicable diseases drew scrutiny from Iloilo 1st District Rep. Janette Garin during budget deliberations.
Garin questioned the PHP100,000 monthly salary, suggesting it was unfair for someone with 'skewed and malicious statements' to receive government pay.
Herbosa confirmed that Leachon agreed to revert to a volunteer consultant role without compensation, offering his expertise to help the government.
The DOH chief also mentioned that Leachon's contract was revised to align with congressional recommendations for hiring consultants who might use government funds, though Leachon will not receive any.
Leachon previously served as an adviser to the COVID-19 task force during the pandemic.
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