Former President Benigno S. Aquino III appeared before the Senate investigation on the government’s anti-dengue immunization program, which commenced during his term. Aquino was present at the Senate hearing on Thursday along with former Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr., and former Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad. Earlier, Gordon said he invited Aquino to shed light on his alleged 2015 meetings with officials of Sanofi Pasteur. Also during the last hearing, former Health Secretary Janette Garin denied any corruption, negligence, and midnight deal involved in the program. READ: Citing risks, DOH stops P3.5-B dengue vaccine driveADVERTISEMENTPresent Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the vaccine was administered to more than 830,000 children in schools, communities, and private hospitals.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2017 02:26 UTC