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Duque confirms presence in Senate PhilHealth probe
Senator Risa Hontiveros welcomed Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's agreement to attend the Senate hearing concerning alleged anomalies within PhilHealth.
Duque will be attending the hearing virtually as he is currently in quarantine after being exposed to Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Hontiveros emphasized Duque's crucial role as chairperson in clarifying the numerous corruption allegations plaguing the agency.
She expressed her desire to understand Duque's level of involvement or awareness regarding alleged internal "mafias" or factions within PhilHealth.
The Senate Committee of the Whole intends to wrap up its inquiry on the alleged graft and corruption in PhilHealth on Tuesday to forward the report to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that Duque's virtual attendance is acceptable and that being potentially exposed to the virus is not a valid excuse to miss the hearing.
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