Former police chief Camilo Cascolan, who now holds one of the highest positions in DOH, says he still needs to learn a lot of things with regards to DOH leadership. Watch the full Rappler Talk here:
MANILA, Philippines – Former police chief Camilo Cascolan’s appointment to the Department of Health drew public ire, as critics questioned his qualifications for the position.
Cascolan, who spent a significant chunk of his career leading police stations in various parts of the Philippines, is tasked to oversee DOH operations in the Visayas, especially the vaccine rollout.
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