Authorities arrested a Chinese doctor allegedly running a mini hospital in a condominium in Barangay Tambo, Parañaque City.
The doctor was identified only as Dr. Lee, according to a report on Unang Balita on Wednesday.
The suspect also allegedly sells medicines not registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Also arrested was the doctor’s assistant.
Police found a hospital bed, medicines, and equipment used for critical operations inside the unit.
Two patients were also at the alleged mini hospital at the time the police came in. They were transferred to a legitimate hospital.
The suspects will face charges of violation of FDA Act of 2009 and the Medical Act of 1959.
The doctor did not give any statement.
Police said they will look into whether the mini hospital caters to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).
“Ito kasing condominium na ito, nakikita natin ito before na bahay ng mga nagtatrabaho or linked sa POGO na mga personal debt. Sa ngayon, alamin pa natin kung talagang ano ang lisensiya ng mga ito at ito ba ay may kuwalipikasyon na talagang maging doktor,” Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) chief Police Major General Nicolas Torre III said.
(POGO workers or those linked to POGOs who had personal debt used to live in this condominium. For now, we will determine what license the suspect has and if he has the qualifications to practice medicine.) —KG, GMA Integrated News
