Herbosa Resigns as Health Secretary Citing Recovery Needs; Pujalte Appointed New DOH Chief
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Herbosa Resigns as Health Secretary Citing Recovery Needs; Pujalte Appointed New DOH Chief

Former Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announced his resignation to focus on recovery from bilateral knee replacement surgery. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jose Pujalte Jr. has been appointed as his successor. Herbosa reflected on his tenure and pledged continued support for the administration's goals.

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