SC concludes PhilHealth fund transfer hearings
The Supreme Court (SC) concluded oral arguments on Thursday regarding petitions seeking to block the transfer of PhilHealth's excess funds back to the national treasury.
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Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III
Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is a prominent Filipino politician and senator who has filed several bills aimed at revitalizing Marikina City's footwear industry, including Senate Bill No. 2994 to establish modern shoe manufacturing hubs nationwide. He also actively addresses election-related concerns and urges the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to resolve disqualification cases promptly ahead of the May 12 mid-term elections.
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Last updated at April 23, 2025.
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