By Liza Soriano
SENATOR Chiz Escudero said that current Health Secretary Ted Herbosa is qualified to lead the Department of Health (DOH), citing his experience and competence as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Escudero claims that although the Commission on Appointments was unable to take up Herbosa’s nomination owing to time constraints, he is anticipating the confirmation of the latter’s appointment when Congress reconvenes on November 6.
“The Department of Health needs someone like Secretary Herbosa to carry out its programs as the nation recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the senator, who is a member of the CA.
“I am confident that he will be confirmed when the hearing resumes soon,” he added.
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Tuesday that Herbosa was “bypassed due to lack of material time.”
Congress is on a break from September 30 to November 5. (ai/mnm)
