PMA backs MMC criticism of Koko Pimentel over COVID-19 protocol breach

Updated Fri, March 27, 2020 at 8:04 AM Published Wed, March 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM

The Philippine Medical Association supports Makati Medical Center (MMC) in criticizing Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III for breaching COVID-19 protocols when he accompanied his pregnant wife to the hospital.

Pimentel, who tested positive for COVID-19, admitted to going to the hospital but stated he left immediately after receiving a call about his test result.

MMC Medical Director Saturnino Javier noted that the Department of Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III concurred that a breach was committed.

The management of MMC denounced the lawmaker's action, to which Pimentel apologized.

Legal experts suggest Pimentel may have broken the law, and the Department of Justice is considering an investigation.

Undersecretary Markk Perete stated that for a complaint to proceed, individuals with personal knowledge of the incident must file it.

Private lawyer Rico Quicho is looking into possible criminal, civil, and administrative charges against the senator.

Pimentel said he will respond to any complaints in due time after reviewing them and comparing them with the law.

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