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Duque’s absence in House hearing on nCoV ‘understandable’ — Cayetano
Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon criticized Health Secretary Francisco Duque III for missing a House hearing on the novel coronavirus (nCoV) response, stating the crisis manager should have been present.
Duque's absence was to inspect a proposed containment facility in Nueva Ecija, a task he was ordered to do by President Rodrigo Duterte.
House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano found Duque's absence understandable, citing the urgency of inspecting the quarantine facility and addressing concerns from various cities.
While Biazon believed Duque's priorities were misplaced, Cayetano acknowledged the frustration of lawmakers but also understood Duque's need to personally assess the site.
Other DOH representatives attended the hearing, but Biazon felt they could not answer all crucial questions.
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