Manila, Philippines — The list of doctors at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) who have the intention of going on a mass leave of absence (LOA) has just added in number. The continuous protest is a result of the ouster of Dr. Jose Gonzales Jr. from the directorship.
During Monday’s protest action, which coincided with the flag-raising rites, Dr. Jonas del Rosario, head of the Laban-UP PGH, claimed that the number of doctors who are planning to file their LOA’s have breached the 100 mark. And most of those participating in the protest have been with the hospital for several years.
The numbers of protesters have continued to add up despite the warning issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) of possible administrative sanctions should they proceed with the mass leave.
