Manila Bulletin
Duterte report: Gov't acts vs Chinese nationals for illegal pharmacies, medical facilities
The Philippine government, under President Duterte's report to Congress, has taken action against Chinese nationals operating illegal medical facilities and pharmacies.
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is conducting a case build-up against Chinese nationals arrested for running an illegal medical facility at Fontana Leisure Park in Pampanga.
These suspects face potential visa cancellation, deportation, and inclusion in the BI's derogatory list.
Authorities apprehended Hu Ling and Lee Seung-Hyun for allegedly operating an underground hospital to treat fellow Chinese infected with COVID-19.
Complaints have also been filed against two Chinese nationals arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for operating an illegal pharmacy in Angeles City, Pampanga.
Criminal charges for illegal practice of medicine and violating medical and drug acts were filed against the pharmacy operators.
The Presidential Palace expressed alarm over the proliferation of these illegal establishments, emphasizing that only licensed professionals can practice medicine in the Philippines.
President Duterte has also directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite the processing of drug applications, including traditional Chinese medicines, within 48 hours.
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