Manila Bulletin
Ping: No other choice but resign for PhilHealth CEO if he fails to disprove corruption claims
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) President and CEO Ricardo Morales is considering going on leave amid widespread corruption allegations.
Vice President Leni Robredo expressed alarm over the allegations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that stolen funds would deprive citizens of much-needed health benefits.
Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that Morales should resign unless he can credibly refute the allegations, which Lacson believes are supported by documents.
Senate President Vicente Sotto III suggested Morales take a leave to show delicadeza while investigations are ongoing.
Senator Franklin Drilon previously called for a reorganization of PhilHealth over the issue of overpriced COVID-19 testing packages.
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into the claims of anomalies in PhilHealth, headed by Undersecretary Jesus Melchor Quitain.
PhilHealth's anti-fraud legal officer, Thorrsson Montes Keith, resigned citing opposition to mandatory OFW contributions, unfair promotion processes, delayed benefits, and alleged corruption.
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PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales is considering taking a leave of absence amid investigations into alleged irregularities within the state health insurer.
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The Senate and the House of Representatives will conduct parallel investigations into alleged corruption and mismanagement within the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
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President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an investigation into alleged anomalies within the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), particularly concerning the purchase of an IT system worth over P2 billion.
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Senator Bong Go met with Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) executives to address issues and ensure the smooth implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) law.
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Senators Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, Vicente Sotto III, and Panfilo Lacson have filed separate resolutions calling for a Senate inquiry into alleged widespread corruption, incompetence, and inefficiency within the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
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