Ombudsman to decide on fate of DOH chiefMANILA, Philippines — It’s up to the Office of the Ombudsman to decide if newly appointed Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. should be placed under preventive suspension after a graft complaint was filed against him on Wednesday, according to Malacañang. Pujalte said he is open to any investigation by the ombudsman after the graft complaint against him was filed by a group of health advocates, who requested anonymity. Pujalte said he respects the mandate of the ombudsman and is prepared to cooperate and submit relevant documents and records required by the investigation. “The DOH’s review of the proposed P3 billion procurement of tuberculosis commodities is needed to protect patients and public funds. That is the P3 billion of the Filipino people, it is not as simple as that.