Duterte accepts PhilHealth chief Morales' resignation

Updated Fri, August 28, 2020 at 5:42 PM Published Tue, August 25, 2020 at 8:25 PM

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) president and CEO Ricardo Morales resigned on August 26, 2020, with Health Secretary Francisco Duque III confirming President Rodrigo Duterte accepted his resignation.

Morales cited his battle with lymphoma and ongoing chemotherapy as reasons for his resignation, with his doctor advising against continuing work due to health risks.

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque previously stated that Duterte had not set a timeline for appointing a replacement, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of candidates with managerial skills, insurance and community health expertise, and no record of corruption.

However, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go announced on Friday that Duterte has candidates in mind and will decide on a replacement by Monday, August 31, 2020.

Duque added that the President is seeking a candidate knowledgeable in finance, with accounting and legal backgrounds being advantageous for PhilHealth's actuarial sustainability.

Morales' resignation occurred amid allegations of corruption within PhilHealth, and executive vice president Arnel De Jesus has been appointed as the officer in charge.

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