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Gordon says PhilHealth should pay remaining P561-M debt to PRC in 3 days
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) resumed its COVID-19 testing services after receiving a partial payment of P500 million from PhilHealth.
PhilHealth's debt to the PRC initially reached P1.1 billion, covering 160,475 tests, with P561 million remaining.
Senator Richard Gordon urged PhilHealth to settle the remaining balance within three days, as new tests continue to accrue charges.
Gordon emphasized the importance of timely payments to prevent the PRC's operations from being jeopardized.
PhilHealth assured that it is expediting the processing of the remaining balance, while its chief Dante Gierran stated the insurer is being prudent with public funds.
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