Manila Bulletin
Go urges NBI to help protect PhilHealth probe integrity
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.
NBI Officer-In-Charge Director Eric Distor confirmed the directive to guard PhilHealth offices to thwart attempts to destroy evidence based on rumors received by the NBI.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has been informed of the NBI's directive.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has asked the NBI to help protect PhilHealth documents and preserve the integrity of the investigation into the agency's alleged irregularities.
Go stated that he was informed by the NBI that their officers are already monitoring PhilHealth regional offices to secure documents and evidence.
The NBI will also conduct an inventory of cases handled by PhilHealth regional legal offices to secure documents, including affidavits and hospital records, and will also secure possible witnesses.
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