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FALSE: Hontiveros ‘confirmed’ to have stolen P15 billion from PhilHealth
Senator Risa Hontiveros has denied accusations linking her to PhilHealth anomalies, calling them fake news and a diversionary tactic.
She served as a PhilHealth board member from 2014 to 2015 but stated she did not benefit from any irregularities during her term.
Hontiveros suggested the accusations are a response to her being a strong critic of the current administration.
A viral video and blog post falsely claimed that Hontiveros stole P15 billion from PhilHealth, a claim debunked by fact-checkers.
The alleged P15-billion corruption issue occurred in 2019, after Hontiveros had already resigned from her PhilHealth director post in 2016.
The Senate is committed to uncovering alleged corruption within PhilHealth and ensuring accountability.
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Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque found the testimony of former PhilHealth anti-fraud legal officer Thorsson Montes Keith convincing, alleging that a "mafia" within the agency may have stolen approximately P15 billion.
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The Makabayan Bloc and Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) are demanding the resignation of PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales and other officials due to alleged P15 billion fund irregularities.
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The Senate is investigating alleged multi-billion peso corruption within PhilHealth, with a whistleblower claiming a "mafia" has pocketed approximately PHP15 billion.
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Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon suspects PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales is being manipulated by a faction within the agency.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros is investigating Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's involvement in alleged irregularities at PhilHealth, where he has held multiple leadership positions since 2001.
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