MANILA, Philippines — A party-list group linked to Speaker Martin Romualdez is facing scrutiny in connection with a rural health development project.
This project involves the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Philippine Health Corp. Critics have raised concerns that the initiative bypassed more appropriate agencies, such as the Department of Health (DOH).
Representative Jude Acidre, representing the party-list, issued a statement defending the collaboration and addressing the criticisms.
The rural health project aims to improve healthcare infrastructure and services in remote areas.
It comes as a response to ongoing challenges in providing accessible and quality healthcare across the Philippine archipelago.
The partnership with the DBP and Philippine Health Corp. centers around financial support and project management to enhance healthcare facilities and services in rural communities.
