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DOH Probed Over Alleged Burial of Millions Worth of Expired Medicines
Photos of expired medicines worth millions of pesos allegedly being buried by the Department of Health (DOH) were presented in a Philippine Senate hearing, sparking criticism over wasted public funds. Health officials have pledged to investigate the matter.
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