Senior citizen member declared ‘dead’ in PhilHealth records
A senior citizen was shocked when he found out he was already dead based on the records of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Vonne Aquino reported on GMA News …
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Morales could still face charges despite resignation – Lacson
Senator Panfilo Lacson said outgoing PhilHealth President Ricardo Morales could still face charges related to the alleged anomalies in the agency despite his resignation. “I feel sorry for him hindi …
PhilHealth president Morales to submit resignation
PhilHealth President and CEO Ricardo Morales said he would submit his resignation after President Rodrigo Duterte asked him to leave his post due to this medical condition. Morales, who is …
PhilHealth ‘nightclub’ video exposed
Senator Richard Gordon exposed a PhilHealth nightclub video wherein a Philippine Health Insurance Corporation regional vice president received a sexy dance for his birthday. “On his birthday, Perez received the …
Senate ends hearing on PhilHealth irregularities
The Senate Committee of the Whole ended its inquiry on the alleged irregularities in PhilHealth and is ready to draft its report, several senators said. According to Senate President Vicente …
Gordon wants PhilHealth regional directors replaced
Senator Richard Gordon wants all regional directors of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) replaced to eradicate the alleged corruption in the state insurer. Some regional directors have been in their …
Duterte still trusts Duque amid PhilHealth anomalies
Malacañang said Wednesday President Rodrigo Duterte still trusts Health Secretary Francisco Duque III despite his alleged involvement in the anomalies surrounding Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth). “He does because if …
Increase in OFW PhilHealth contribution could still continue after pandemic
A Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) official said the increase in OFW (overseas Filipino workers) PhilHealth contribution could still continue after the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, President Rodrigo Duterte has …
Red Cross likely to halt COVID-19 testing due to PhilHealth unpaid balance
The Philippine Red Cross said it is “most likely” to halt its COVID-19 testing operations after Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) failed to settle its remaining dues to the organization, …
PhilHealth: IRM not only for patients, but for overall COVID-19 response
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) clarified Saturday that the cash advance system under the interim reimbursement mechanism (IRM) does cover not only COVID-19 patients but also healthcare institutions’ (HCIs) overall …
Hontiveros wants Duque to tell all on PhilHealth probe
Senator Risa Hontiveros said Friday she expects Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to tell all everything he knows about the alleged corruption in PhilHealth as he was the chairman of …
House panel to probe PhilHealth’s P14-B IRM cash advances to hospitals
A House committee investigating the alleged irregularities at PhilHealth would examine the agency’s P14-billion Interim Reimbursement Mechanism (IRM) advance payments to hospitals for COVID-19 patients “for any sign of fraud.” …
Anjo Yllana bids ‘Eat Bulaga’ goodbye after 21 years
Actor and host Anjo Yllana announced Wednesday that he is leaving noontime show “Eat Bulaga” after 21 years. “With a heavy heart… today Aug.11 2020… I submit my resignation… thank …
PhilHealth chief Morales takes medical leave amid corruption probe
Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) president and chief executive officer Ricardo Morales would go on medical leave beginning next week amid the Senate investigation on the alleged widespread corruption in …
Duterte vows jail time for corrupt PhilHealth execs
President Rodrigo Duterte promised he would put corrupt officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) behind bars, which is currently under investigation over alleged anomalies. “Huwag kayong magkakamali…itong PhilHealth. …
3-year-old included in PhilHealth list of senior citizen beneficiaries
Senators grilled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Tuesday for its possibly “over-bloated” list of senior citizen beneficiaries that included minor members as young as three years old. Senator Francis Tolentino …
Zubiri: PhilHealth gives P10M to ’18-bed’ hospital in Davao
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri bared Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) released P10 million to a 10-bed infirmary in Davao region. The hospital has no COVID-19 cases. “Maraming schemes ‘yan …
36 PhilHealth officials to face charges – PACC
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Commissioner Greco Belgica said at least 36 PhilHealth officials should be fired or face raps for padding of claims in hospitals. Belgica said PhilHealth was not …
PhilHealth president repeatedly approved overpriced IT equipment – official
A board member claimed Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) president Ricardo Morales and other high-ranking officials repeatedly approved alleged overpriced IT equipment, which cost millions of pesos. According to Alejandro …
Lacson: PhilHealth released P200M to hospitals with only one COVID-19 patient each
Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed Saturday that Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) gave more than P200 million worth of funds to hospitals treating only one COVID-19 patient each. Lacson said in …
PhilHealth CEO plans to go on leave amid corruption probe
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) president and chief executive officer Ricardo Morales eyes going on leave amid the corruption allegations and investigation in the state-run insurer. “It’s just a suggestion, …
PhilHealth pays P300M each for hospitals with low number of COVID-19 cases – Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque questioned Friday why Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) allocated funds to reimburse hospitals in areas with a low number of COVID-19 cases. Roque said in an …
Three officials file resignation over alleged corruption in PhilHealth
Three officials of the state-owned insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) filed resignation over alleged corruption inside the agency, a source revealed Thursday night. The resignations came after a Zoom …
Roque not interested in Philhealth post, calls it a demotion
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday, answered he is not interested in being the chief of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), replacing Ricardo Morales. “Demotion po ‘yan. I’m not interested,” …
Philhealth: Funds enough for 2020 even amid pandemic
PhilHealth assured the public that its funds are sufficient to sustain operations for 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, even its chief suggested delaying the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law implementation, …
Roque wants to clean corruption in Philhealth
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque vowed he would reveal the corruption and new anomalies at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) soon, adding if he could, he would commit full-time on …