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POA endorses its ex-president as next DOH chief


The Philippine Orthopaedic Association (POA) has endorsed its former president to be the next secretary of the Department of Health (DOH).

In a statement of support, POA president Frederic Joseph Diyco said Dr. Jose Pujalte led the POA through challenges and turmoil during his term as president of their organization.

“As Medical Chief of the Philippine Orthopedic Center, he has steered the institution to newer heights through vast improvements and projects making this the Apex Center for Orthopedics in the country,” he said.

“With his vast experience, the POA believes that having Dr. Pujalte at the helm of the Department of Health will ensure continuous improvement in the health system of the Philippines,” Diyco added.

President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to name his pick for DOH secretary under his administration.

Outgoing Health Secretary Francisco Duque III previously said that all potential secretaries are good and qualified, though he refused to name them. —Joahna Lei Casilao/KBK, GMA News

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