Surigao Sur Rep.'s Face on Referral Slips Sparks Controversy
Referral slips bearing the face and name of Surigao del Sur Rep. Romeo Momo Sr. have sparked controversy in the Philippines, raising questions about access to treatment for indigent patients. A lawyer is demanding answers from health and state audit officials, questioning the necessity of the congressman's portrait for medical referrals.
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