Rappler's latest stories on Paulyn Ubial
DOJ says no malice in tagging Garin in Dengvaxia ‘mafia,’ junks libel complaint
The justice department said that the accusers are acting ‘out of the sense of justice’ in tagging Garin in a DOH ‘mafia involved in plundering public funds’
Duque silent as Garin sues Ubial for Dengvaxia mess
Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque says he will leave it to the courts to decide on the former health secretaries' liability in the Dengvaxia controversy
CHR investigates Mocha, Drew Olivar, Garin sues Ubial, Space Jam 2 | Midday wRap
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Garin sues Ubial for homicide in implementing Dengvaxia program
Former Health Secretary Janette Garin says her successor Paulyn Ubial's decision to expand the Dengvaxia immunization program, which was launched during her term, 'contributed' to deaths of students supposedly linked to the risky vaccine
Duque hits Garin over 'poor planning' for Barangay Health Stations project
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III says the project's problems can be traced to 'very defective' planning by former health chief Janette Garin and her team
Gordon clears Ubial of liability despite Dengvaxia program expansion
'She can be a witness later on. She was pressured.... As far as we are concerned, she was not the most guilty,' says Senator Richard Gordon, a staunch administration ally
Garin, 7 officials file libel complaint vs ‘DOH mafia’ accuser
(UPDATED) Physician Francis Cruz, the whistleblower of the VACC, faces several libel complaints from health officials he accused of benefiting from the Dengvaxia mess
2017: A year of rejection for Duterte's appointees
As 2017 ends, Rappler takes a look at the sacked and rejected members of the Duterte administration
At Senate, Aquino faces Dengvaxia controversy head-on
(UPDATED) Former president Benigno Aquino III says his administration implemented the controversial dengue vaccination program in good faith
Congress 'pressured' Ubial to continue dengue vaccination program
(UPDATED) 'During the budget hearing, there was a lot of pressure in Congress to expand it to other parts of the country with higher [cases] of dengue,' says former Health secretary Paulyn Ubial
Mother of child who got Dengvaxia asks Garin, ‘Nakakatulog pa ba kayo?’
'Ako po ay sobrang na-disappoint kasi mismong ahensiya niyo ang nagpapahamak sa aming mga anak,' says Iris Alpay, a mother from Cavite whose daughter received the dengue vaccine
New vaccines shouldn't be introduced during an election year – Ubial
Senator Richard Gordon also questions where the dengue vaccination program was launched, saying that NCR, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon 'appear to be the places with highest voters'
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Somebody has to answer for the dengue vaccine disaster
Let's focus on getting answers to questions and identifying liabilities. At stake here are the lives of tens of thousands of children.
TIMELINE: Dengue immunization program for public school students
(UPDATED) Here are the key moments in the controversial implementation of the dengue immunization program by the Department of Health
Marawi rehab tops Duque’s agenda in DOH
Secretary Francisco Duque III returns to the Department of Health: 'I am quite joyous with the fact that I’m back to where I truly belong'
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Ubial claims demolition job led to CA rejection
Outgoing Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial also clarifies her husband and son only joined her international trips when she was just assistant secretary, not DOH chief
Duterte names OICs to DOH, DICT
Undersecretary Eliseo Mijares Rio Jr will serve as OIC at DICT, while Undersecretary Herminigildo Valle will serve in the same capacity at DOH
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, October 11, 2017
Hello! Here's a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday.
Ubial rejected as health chief, and this is what the Internet has to say
What do you think of the Commission on Appointments' vote?
Ubial on CA rejection: 'We win some, we lose some'
Outgoing Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says she is waiting for Malacañang's orders as to her next steps, but eyes becoming a rural doctor once again
Ubial, De Lima, Trangia | Evening wRap
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Ubial rejection averted ‘major public health disaster’ – Roque
Kabayan Representative Harry Roque, one of ex-DOH chief Paulyn Ubial's oppositors, says the department deserves a 'decisive leader'
CA rejects Paulyn Ubial as health secretary
(UPDATED) In her last confirmation hearing, Paulyn Ubial is grilled over how PhilHealth was managed under her chairmanship as health secretary
LIVE: Confirmation hearing of DOH Secretary Paulyn Ubial
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Ubial dares Roque to file cases against her
'He should produce the evidence and not just blurt out innuendos in the media,' says Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, as Kabayan Representative Harry Roque opposes her appointment
Sotto grills Ubial over foreign trips, WHO-funded travels
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial maintains that her international trips are all aboveboard
DOH, doctors say 'no need to panic' over Japanese encephalitis
The Food and Drug Administration warns parents against buying the Japanese encephalitis vaccine online Only Sanofi Pasteur is accredited to distribute the vaccine in the country
DOH warns vs mosquito bites after 9 deaths from Japanese encephalitis
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says the figure is 44 lower than the same period last year
Ubial expects TRO on implants to be lifted by September
The Commission on Population also clarifies that the temporary restraining order on contraceptive implants has not become permanent
Jolina, Kian delos Santos, Samsung heir | Evening wRap
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No confirmed human cases of bird flu yet – DOH
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial eats fried chicken and boiled egg during the press conference to show they are still safe to consume despite the bird flu outbreak
PH has 'fastest growing' HIV epidemic in Asia Pacific – DOH
85 of the new HIV infections among Filipinos are hitting 15 to 24 year old males having sex with males
P2.7 billion needed to rebuild Marawi health facilities – Ubial
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says the government is eyeing to turn Marawi into an ideal health system with one health station built in every barangay
Duterte ‘more comfortable’ in 2nd SONA
President Rodrigo Duterte puts some people and institutions on the spot in his SONA 2017
IN PHOTOS: PH launches guidelines on managing moderate acute malnutrition
The DOH and WFP showcase ready to use supplementary food as well as various measuring devices that would determine if a child is suffering from malnutrition
Smoking ban EO implementation starts July 22
Individuals and establishments caught violating President Rodrigo Duterte s executive order will face fines or imprisonment
Duterte pressures Ubial to speed up purchase of AFP medical equipment
Kung hindi ninyo palitan yang procedure kayo ang palitan ko President Rodrigo Duterte says he told Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial
Martial law, Duterte, Dela Rosa | Evening wRap
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Duterte reappoints bypassed Cabinet secretaries
Social Welfare Secretary Taguiwalo Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial and Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano have been bypassed twice by the Commission on Appointments
PH 'forever grateful' to Chinese donor for drug rehab center – Ubial
No matter what the outcome of his investigation [for bribery] is we will forever be grateful to him says Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial as tycoon Huang Rulun faces a probe in China
Ubial hopes for fewer firecracker injuries after signing of EO
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says the implementing rules and regulations of the executive order need to go through one last round of vetting among stakeholders
DOH Secretary Ubial and her record of 'flip-flopping'
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial whose confirmation is being opposed has been caught giving contradicting statements on major health issues
Ubial denies own information, singles out Rappler
Several media organizations reported on Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial s statement that she claimed she never said
59 Marawi evacuees die of health-related causes – Ubial
UPDATED Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says they are able to monitor only the 20 000 in evacuation centers while there are 180 000 other displaced residents
DOH to provide P27-M aid to Marawi City
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says they will work to reopen the Amai Pakpak Medical Center Marawi s lone tertiary hospital
DOH mulls covering e-cigarettes in smoking ban implementation
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial also reveals her department s plan to bring to the Philippines a technology that will detect ambient nicotine present indoors
WATCH: House receives martial law briefing from PH cabinet
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FDA to hear soon whether implants cause abortion
UPDATED The health secretary echoed the Supreme Court s explanation that the TRO would be deemed lifted if the questioned drugs and devices are found not abortifacient
WHO lauds PH health chief for 'strong' tobacco control advocacy
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial is one of the 6 from the Western Pacific Region who received the 2017 World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award
