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DOH chief denies gambling in casino, cites hotel meeting
Philippine Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. denied allegations of gambling in casinos, stating he was attending a meeting related to public hospital assistance at a hotel. A citizens' group has called for an investigation into alleged violations of a decree prohibiting government officials from entering casinos.
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