Health advocates call on the Office of the Ombudsman to suspend and investigate new Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. over allegations related to tuberculosis (TB) procurement. In statements reported by Philippine media, the advocates urge the Ombudsman to file graft charges before the Sandiganbayan, arguing that Pujalte allegedly issued a DOH memorandum that halts TB commodity procurement activities for calendar year 2026. The complaints cite alleged stalling of the public bidding timeline tied to the procurement of TB drugs valued at about PHP 3.225 billion. One report describes the complainants as presenting themselves as “Concerned Health Advocates for the Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis,” submitting allegations through anonymous or limited identities, and claiming the actions were meant to delay procurement. Another report says the advocates also call for Pujalte’s removal, describing the suspension as “whimsical,” and extends the criticism to TB-related commodities beyond drugs. Both reports frame the issue as alleged procedural or governance irregularities in the procurement process, while the Ombudsman’s actions and any eventual findings are not reported in the provided accounts.