Ilocos doctor axed for grave misconduct, negligence

SANTA, Ilocos Sur -- A doctor of this town 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.