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CEBU City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has ordered an investigation into the death of a midwife following concerns over potential overwork at the Cebu City Health Department .The inquiry was prompted by Councilor Mary Ann de los Santos’ privilege speech during the City Council’s regular session last Wednesday, March 26, 2025. De los Santos raised the alarm after the midwife’s records revealed over 56 hours of work in a single week.
Meanwhile, the City Council tasked the Human Resource Development Office and the Cebu City Legal Office with investigating possible violations of the labor law by the CCHD management.The health department has also been urged to revise its policy to ensure compliance with national regulations.Performance reviewIn response, Garcia directed the City Administrator’s Office to conduct a comprehensive review of all department heads including Villa’s performance.
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