Manila Bulletin
Senators welcome Gierran's appointment to top PhilHealth post
President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Dante Gierran as the new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) following the resignation of Ricardo Morales.
Gierran, a certified public accountant and former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director, is considered fit for the position by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra due to his background.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque defended Gierran's appointment, stating that the leader of PhilHealth needs management experience.
Senators welcomed Gierran's appointment, with Senate President Vicente Sotto III calling him a "very good choice" with investigative skills to address corruption.
Senator Panfilo Lacson also trusts Gierran's integrity due to his NBI background, but hopes he won't be manipulated.
The President has directed Gierran to fight corruption within PhilHealth and shuffle regional vice presidents.
Gierran still needs to be elected by the PhilHealth board to officially assume the role.
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