MANILA, Philippines — Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo has taken a month-long leave to attend to his ill father, Diwa Partylist Rep. Michael Aglipay disclosed on Monday.
During the hearing of the House committee on good government and public accountability on the policies of the FDA and the Department of Health (DOH), Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza questioned Domingo’s absence from the investigation.
“My purpose in asking is that we are in hot pursuit of certain issues with the decision of the Director-General. By conveniently taking a leave, would Congress allow this and not only for this particular position but for future inquiries?” Atienza…
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