House panel recommends criminal charges vs Duque over PhilHealth irregularities
House committees approved a report recommending criminal charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, former PhilHealth president Ricardo Morales, and other officials for alleged irregularities involving the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism.
The report found that these officials violated Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act by allegedly misusing public funds through illegal fund releases under the IRM during the pandemic.
Defensor stated that separate charges will be recommended for members of PhilHealth's executive committee and board, including Cabinet officials like Duque who is ex-officio chairman.
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