The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed on Thursday, July 14, that Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire has been designated by Malacañang as the officer-in-charge (OIC) of the agency.
In a statement, the state health agency expressed its gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. for the designation of Vergeire as OIC.
Vergeire is the current Undersecretary for the Public Health Services Team and Office of the Chief of Staff, the DOH said.
"DOH appreciates the President’s confidence in one of its career executives, including the immense responsibility such trust brings," the agency said.
"Each and every member of the DOH family shall work together to continue the gains instituted by previous administrations,” it added.
"We look forward to continuing our recovery from the pandemic, and working towards universal health care for all Filipinos," it furthered.