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DOH warns vs scammers posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to solicit donations. The DOH said it received reports of messages from people introducing themselves as Mercado. READ: DOH warns public vs counterfeit medicines, vaccines "DOH

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