Manila Bulletin
Leachon welcomes new PhilHealth leadership, urges reforms
Independent health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon urged the new PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado to uphold the agency's mandate of protecting Filipinos' health.
Leachon described Mercado's appointment as an "opportunity to restore hope and rebuild trust" in the state-run health insurer.
He expressed optimism about Mercado's credentials but stressed the importance of transparency and accountability.
Leachon stated that PhilHealth needs a leader with courage, vision, heart, and unwavering values of honesty and transparency.
Mercado's appointment comes as the Supreme Court begins oral arguments on PhilHealth's alleged P90 billion fund diversion.
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