Tuesday, October 10, 2007 (Philippines)

Tinago Barangay captain Joel Garganera. (Sun.star file photo) A DOCTOR from Barili, southern Cebu is facing an administrative complaint filed by a mother whose eight-month-old boy died because of dengue fever. Mary Grace Maribao, a resident of Canduling, Ronda, filed the complaint before the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC). Through lawyer Czareem Joseph Estella, Maribao said her baby would have been saved had the doctor “carried out her work diligently according to her oath” and if not for her “wanton, reprehensible and negligent acts.” [full story]