Suspended Badoy still Red-tagging, PRC told

Inquirer.net - Sep 23, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) on Tuesday urged the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to look into the alleged “continuing violation” being committed by Lorraine Badoy, who was suspended in May from practicing medicine for six months for “Red-tagging” the group and its members. In its manifestation with urgent motion, the AHW

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