The Department of Health (DOH) is under scrutiny after photos of expired medicines allegedly buried by the agency were presented during a Senate Finance Committee hearing. The images, shared by Senator Raffy Tulfo, raised concerns about the proper disposal of expired medical supplies, which are valued in the millions of pesos. The DOH is also preparing to deploy 24,381 health professionals to various provinces and local government units in 2027 as part of its health workforce expansion plan. While the deployment aims to strengthen healthcare delivery, the controversy over expired medicines highlights ongoing challenges in resource management. The Senate is calling for transparency and accountability in how the DOH handles medical supplies. The situation underscores the need for improved oversight in public health administration.