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Board designates Arnel de Jesus PhilHealth's OIC
Executive Vice President Arnel De Jesus has been appointed as the officer in charge of PhilHealth following the resignation of its former president and CEO, Ricardo Morales.
PhilHealth's corporate secretary, Atty. Jonathan Mangaoang, announced De Jesus' designation during a House joint panel hearing.
De Jesus' appointment as officer in charge is effective upon the acceptance of Morales' resignation, following the general rules of succession.
Despite his new role, De Jesus was absent from the House hearing, with Mangaoang citing a previous absence due to a pacemaker issue.
De Jesus has a history of health problems, including acute coronary syndrome, hypertensive heart disease, and diabetes type 2, which required hospitalization and procedures.
Representative Jesus Crispin Remulla suggested that De Jesus could still participate in the hearing through videoconferencing.
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