Incoming Gov. Harris Ongchuan Vows Stronger Healthcare Services in Northern Samar

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Incoming Northern Samar Governor Harris Ongchuan firmly assured that he will give greater focus to healthcare programs, particularly the improvement of facilities and deployment of more health personnel to underserved areas.

Harris Ongchuan, who is the nephew of outgoing Governor Edwin Ongchuan, will continue the positive reforms that have already begun in the province.

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