Manila Bulletin
Task Force PhilHealth seeks collaboration with lawmakers
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), as part of the newly formed Task Force PhilHealth, is investigating alleged anomalies within the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
This task force will collaborate with lawmakers to expedite investigations and avoid duplication of efforts.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, convenor of the task force, stated that collaboration with legislative committees is crucial for potential legal action.
The task force was formed on August 7, following a directive from President Duterte to investigate corruption allegations at PhilHealth.
Its members include the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), Commission on Audit (COA), Civil Service Commission (CSC), Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP), Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), NBI, and the National Prosecution Service (NPS).
Each member agency has agreed to expedite existing investigations or special audits on PhilHealth.
The task force will also audit PhilHealth's finances and conduct lifestyle checks on its officials and employees.
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President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force, led by the Department of Justice, to investigate alleged widespread corruption within PhilHealth since 2013.
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Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra will personally supervise the DOJ-led task force investigating corruption allegations within PhilHealth.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is monitoring all Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) offices nationwide to prevent document destruction related to an anti-corruption probe.
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Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has urged PhilHealth officials implicated in corruption allegations to voluntarily go on leave to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
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