Manila Bulletin
Go tells PhilHealth: Stop anomalies
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.
He called on PhilHealth leadership to put a stop to anomalies within its ranks, stating that enough is enough regarding the agency's problems.
The President has ordered a probe into the allegations of corruption within PhilHealth.
Senator Go emphasized that these issues should not be tolerated, especially during a public health emergency when every peso counts.
He chairs the Senate Committee on Health and is co-chairperson of the joint congressional oversight committee on the UHC law.
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