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Maria Rosario Vergeire

Maria Rosario Vergeire is a prominent Filipino health official who served as an undersecretary at the Department of Health (DOH) until her departure in July 2025, amid controversies over alleged corruption and political motivations. Known for her role in managing the country's COVID-19 response, she was praised for her science-based approach but faced criticism for her sudden removal from office, raising concerns about institutional stability within the DOH.

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Recent developments on Maria Rosario Vergeire

Sun, July 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM

3 DOH officials resign, including Vergeire

Three officials of the Department of Health (DOH), including former Undersecretary Dr. Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, are no longer with the agency.

Fri, September 29, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Marcos Jr. reappoints Ted Herbosa as DOH interim secretary

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reappointed Dr. Ted Herbosa as the interim Secretary of Health.

Thu, September 28, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Tolentino questions DOH chief's budget hearing absence

Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa's absence from the Senate finance committee's hearing on the DOH's proposed 2024 budget drew questions from Senator Francis Tolentino.

Thu, June 8, 2023 at 9:59 AM

Vergeire appointed DOH chief of undersecretaries, Tayag named CIO

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa appointed Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire as the chief of undersecretaries overseeing DOH operations nationwide.

Mon, June 5, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Marcos Jr. appoints Teodoro Herbosa as new DOH secretary

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. appointed Dr. Teodoro Herbosa as the new Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) on June 6, 2023.

Sun, May 21, 2023 at 3:31 PM

PH confirms 7 new Arcturus Omicron subvariant cases

The Philippines has confirmed seven new cases of the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, bringing the total number of detected cases to 11.

Wed, May 17, 2023 at 2:48 PM

PH private hospitals see rise in COVID-19 admissions

The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI) reported an increase in COVID-19 admissions in private hospitals over the past three days.

Tue, May 16, 2023 at 4:53 PM

43% of COVID deaths unvaccinated

Forty-three percent of COVID-19-related deaths in the country from January 1 to May 14, 2023, involved people who have not been vaccinated against the respiratory disease, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

Tue, May 16, 2023 at 3:57 PM

DOH confirms local XBB.1.16 subvariant transmission in Western Visayas

The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the local transmission of the XBB.1.16 Omicron subvariant, also known as 'Arcturus,' in Western Visayas.

Tue, May 16, 2023 at 3:27 PM

PH to receive 391K bivalent COVID vaccine doses next week

The Philippines is set to receive approximately 391,000 doses of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines next week from a donor country.