MANILA, Philippines — The funds originally intended as allowances for public hospital employees but were “repurposed” by the Department of Health (DOH) will be given to them as cash, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Saturday.
Vergeire said the Office of the President told the DOH this month to monetize the allowances that were supposed to pay for the transportation, accommodation and meals of health workers. However, Vergeire added that the DOH is still looking for funds for it.
“Iyan ang susundin natin. Hinahanapan lang ng pondo pero gusto kong i-assure ang ating healthcare workers na ‘yung pera ay hinahanap natin at ibibigay ito sa inyo through mo…
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