Lawmaker hits health officials’ inaction on ivermectin

MANILA, Philippines — Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza has warned Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and Undersecretary Rolando Domingo that he would “do everything” to remove them from office if they fail to act with dispatch on ivermectin as a potential COVID-19 treatment.

Atienza said the two could face a congressional probe for their “criminal inaction, neglect and indecision” on appeals to approve ivermectin.

—Julie M. Aurelio