TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – A doctor in Santa, Ilocos Sur has been dismissed from service for grave misconduct and negligence.
Ilocos Sur Gov. Ryan Singson ordered Rosanna Besavilla’s dismissal early this week in connection with a complaint filed by a patient whom she allegedly abandoned in the middle of a caesarean operation.
Singson said Besavilla was recently accused of maligning a female police officer during a Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting early this month.
Santa Mayor Jeremy Jesus Bueno said Besavilla refused to examine an alleged rape victim and threw papers at Police Officer 3 Mary Grace Viernes of the Women’s and Children’s Protection Desk.
Besavilla could not be reached for comment.