Presidential directive promoting generic and lowering medicine prices

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, chairperson on Quality Affordable Medicines Oversight Committee, presides the public hearing, "Update on the Implementation of Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008" at the Senate Building in Pasay City on Tuesday (May 16, 2017). On her part, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial provided updates on the Presidential directives Promoting Generic and Lowering the Prices of Medicines. (PNA photos by Avito C. Dalan)