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Roque to refer alleged overpriced Covid-19 testing packages to OP
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque will forward the issue of alleged overpricing in PhilHealth's COVID-19 testing packages to the Office of the Special Assistant to the President (OSAP).
Roque cited his previous role as counsel for individuals involved in a PhilHealth scam, creating a conflict of interest for him to comment further.
He confirmed that Secretary Melchor Quitain, who previously led an investigation into PhilHealth, will handle the matter.
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon raised concerns about PhilHealth shouldering P8,150 for a COVID-19 test, which is significantly higher than the P4,000 charged by private institutions like the Philippine Red Cross.
Drilon urged the Department of Health to investigate the pricing and called it a waste of taxpayers' money.
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