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PhilHealth probe to proceed even with metro on lockdown
A "PhilHealth mafia" is believed to be actively controlling the agency's resources through influence peddling, according to Senator Panfilo Lacson.
The Senate Committee of the Whole will proceed with its investigation into alleged corruption at PhilHealth on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, despite a two-week lockdown of the Senate building.
The House Committee on Public Accounts will also investigate alleged irregularities and systemic corruption in PhilHealth on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.
PhilHealth president and chief executive officer Ricardo Morales and former PhilHealth anti-fraud legal officer Thorrsson Keith are expected to attend the House hearing.
Keith, who resigned citing "widespread corruption," is expected to explain alleged "spillages" within the state health insurer and identify those involved.
Senator Panfilo Lacson believes Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is unfit to lead the agency's fight against the pandemic, noting that 14 senators previously called for his resignation.
President Rodrigo Duterte has also ordered an investigation into PhilHealth after a former anti-fraud legal officer quit due to alleged corruption.
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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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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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President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force, led by the Department of Justice, to investigate alleged widespread corruption within PhilHealth since 2013.
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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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Vice President Leni Robredo called for the suspension of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) executives amid ongoing investigations into allegations of widespread corruption within the agency.
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