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Duque sees Senate probe as venue to clear his name
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has welcomed a Senate inquiry into his public service record, stating he is open to consequences if evidence points to his involvement in PhilHealth issues.
Duque, who is the ex-officio chairman of PhilHealth, denied allegations of being the 'godfather' of a supposed PhilHealth mafia involved in fund irregularities.
He expressed pain over the accusations, particularly being called 'godfather' by a "polluted source" and having his family dragged into innuendoes.
Duque emphasized that accountability and transparency have guided his public service career and that he has strived to reform PhilHealth.
He acknowledged the existence of a few "rotten eggs" within PhilHealth but maintained that the majority of its public servants are decent and competent.
This statement comes as PhilHealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales resigned following President Duterte's suggestion, citing health reasons.
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Senator Panfilo M. Lacson stated that Filipinos deserve a corruption-free PhilHealth and a competent Department of Health (DOH) Secretary, criticizing the prolonged tenure of DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III.
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Senator Richard Gordon stated that the Senate inquiry into PhilHealth corruption allegations did not find sufficient evidence to file criminal charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III expressed disappointment over the Senate's recommendation to file criminal charges against him concerning the PhilHealth Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM).
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Senator Panfilo Lacson sees the resignation of PhilHealth senior vice president for the legal sector, Rodolfo Del Rosario Jr., as a positive development for the investigation into PhilHealth anomalies.
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President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to use his remaining two years in office to go after corrupt officials at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
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