Sen Gatchalian urges Duque to take leave amid Ombudsman probe
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged Health Secretary Francisco Duque to take a leave of absence while the Ombudsman investigates alleged irregularities in the Department of Health's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gatchalian believes that stepping aside would ensure impartiality during the investigation, despite concerns about potential disruptions to ongoing public health efforts.
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