Who is Brix Pujalte, new Department of Health secretary?

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OATH. Dr. Jose Pujalte Jr. takes his oath at Malacañang as the new secretary of the Department of Health on July 14, 2026.

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Dr. Jose 'Brix' Pujalte Jr. joins the Marcos Cabinet after 12 years as Philippine Orthopedic Center chief

MANILA, Philippines – Veteran orthopedic surgeon Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. was named as the new secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, July 13, shortly after Secretary Teodoro Herbosa tendered his resignation.