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Roque opposes PhilHealth privatization
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque opposes the privatization of PhilHealth, stating it contradicts the principle of Universal Health Care, which is a state obligation.
He explained that while members pay dues, the government ultimately subsidizes the balance to ensure universal access to health insurance.
Roque, a principal author of the Universal Health Care Law, noted his original version proposed abolishing PhilHealth and replacing it with a National Health Service.
PhilHealth president Dante Gierran also opposes privatization, believing it would undermine public trust in government officials and employees.
Gierran replaced Ricardo Morales, who resigned due to health issues amidst investigations into alleged anomalies within PhilHealth.
Roque confirmed that all PhilHealth executives with Salary Grade 26 and above were asked to submit courtesy resignations as part of a reorganization effort.
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