Palace: Suspension of DOH chief up to Ombudsman

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang will leave it to the Office of the Ombudsman to decide whether or not to order the preventive suspension of Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. over two complaints. “It is already within the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction to determine whether a preventive suspension should be imposed to ensure a cleaner and