Group Appeals Dismissal of Graft Raps Over PhilHealth Fund Diversion
A group has appealed the dismissal of graft charges against Recto and others concerning the alleged diversion of PhilHealth funds. This appeal seeks to reopen the case and further investigate the accusations of financial misconduct.
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Group appeals dismissal of raps vs. Recto, others over PhilHealth funds
MANILA, Philippines —A coalition of doctors and lawyers on Thursday urged the Office of the Ombudsman to review its resolution that cleared top government officials over the controversial transfer of P60 billion from the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reserve funds to the national treasury. The motion for reconsideration challenges the Ombudsman’s June 2,
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A group of doctors and lawyers has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to reconsider its dismissal of the plunder and graft complaints lodged against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. chief Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. over the diversion of P60 billion reserve funds of the state health insurer to the national treasury.
By Daphne Galvez
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