In letter to Palace, new DOH chief Pujalte accused of gambling at casinos

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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The Department of Health denies the allegations, adding that Secretary Brix Pujalte was only at a hotel recently for a meeting with provincial government officials

MANILA, Philippines – Newly appointed Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. is the subject of a complaint letter addressed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for allegedly frequenting casinos.

In a letter submitted to Malacañang on Friday, July 31, anonymous “concerned citizens” claimed Pujalte has repeatedly been seen gambling at Okada Manila and Solaire Resort & Casino.

In letter to Palace, new DOH chief Pujalte accused of gambling at casinos

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