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Gierran's credentials will help solve problems hounding PhilHealth -- senators
Senators expressed confidence that Dante Gierran, the newly appointed chief of PhilHealth, will reform the state health insurer due to his background.
His experience as a former National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director, lawyer, and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is seen as beneficial for addressing corruption and financial management issues within PhilHealth.
While Gierran lacks experience in public health, a requirement for the PhilHealth president under the Universal Health Care (UHC) law, he believes his financial management skills are paramount.
Senators Richard Gordon and Risa Hontiveros, among others, voiced their support, highlighting Gierran's investigative and financial expertise to "get the rats out" of the agency and institute necessary reforms.
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President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Dante Gierran as the new president and chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) following the resignation of Ricardo Morales.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros urged newly-appointed PhilHealth president and CEO Dante Gierran to form a board of directors composed of public health experts.
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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III expressed optimism that Dante Gierran, the newly appointed head of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), will address corruption within the agency.
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Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon advised the new PhilHealth president and CEO Dante Gierran to be vigilant against corruption within the agency.
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Senator Francis Pangilinan expressed reservations about the appointment of Dante Gierran, former NBI director, as the new president and CEO of PhilHealth, citing Gierran's lack of public health background.
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