Give Vergeire her rightful place

Dr. Maria Rosario Vergeire deserves to be the full-fledged Department of Health secretary. Having her as an officer in charge limits her powers and responsibilities to impose public health measures in these crucial, almost post-pandemic times.

We know that appointment to the Cabinet requires the trust and confidence of the President. But what about the trust and confidence of the people that Vergeire has earned while we are battling and enduring the scourge of COVID-19? Give the woman her rightful place.

Jonas Cabiles Soltes,Antipolo, Tinambac,

Camarines Sur, terio1947@gmail.com