Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon suggested the “reorganization” of the PhilHealth, amid the state health insurer’s alleged “overpricing” of its COVID-19 test packages. | KAguilarINQ
“I don’t want to say na may kalokohan dahil ako ay isang abugado at galing sa DOJ [Department of Justice]. Sa aking tingin, doon pa lang sa nakikita natin ay may prima facie case na may kalokohan. Kaya mabuting i-reorganize na muna at kung may makitang kaso, i-file na,” he further said.
“Ang pinakasimpleng comparison ay yung sa Red Cross, kung tinanggap ng PRC na kaya nilang magbigay ng tests at P3,500, bakit hindi nila ginawa?” Drilon said.PhilHealth president Ricardo Morales and Duque should be held accountable for the alleged overpriced COVID-19 test kits and for their “negligence,” Drilon added.
“Sa akin, sila ay may pananagutan,” he said when asked if the two officials may be held liable. “Hindi ko alam to what extent. At the very least, mayroong negligence. Paano naman nangyari ito kung tinitingnan nila nang husto?”into the alleged overpriced COVID-19 tests.
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