Drilon suspects PhilHealth chief Morales manipulated by agency faction

Updated Thu, August 13, 2020 at 6:59 PM Published Mon, August 10, 2020 at 7:28 PM

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon suspects PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales is being manipulated by a faction within the agency.

While there is no direct evidence linking Morales to irregularities, those around him may be involved in graft charges related to disadvantageous contracts for the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM) and overpriced procurements.

The IRM allegedly benefited facilities without COVID-19 patients.

Morales has been linked to the IRM policy and an overpriced IT system.

Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel F. Zubiri called for the suspension of the IRM pending proper computation and accountability.

Separate probes into PhilHealth are being conducted by Congress, a presidential task force, and the Ombudsman.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque expressed confidence that Morales will allow a probe into his bank accounts and that his SALN allows the Ombudsman to investigate.

Morales is currently on medical leave for lymphoma treatment and abruptly left a House inquiry due to feeling unwell.

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