CDNTopStories A labor group here is calling for the resignation of top officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) amid allegations of corruption involving billions of pesos. Read more: CDNDigital
Alyansa sa mga Mamumuo sa Sugbo – Kilusang Mayo Uno , in a press release issued to the media on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, said they “strongly demand” for the removal of office executive officers from PhilHealth accused of pocketing funds while an investigation is being conducted to shed light on the issue.
The group said members of the state-run firm’s executive committee had become a “disgrace” to the nation amid the coronavirus disease 2019 crisis.“The PhilHealth is evidently necessary for a time of health crisis such as this COVID-19 pandemic, where millions are relying on the agency to shoulder the cost of medical equipment and services. It is no doubt disgraceful that PhilHealth executives prioritized filling their own pockets over the lives of millions of Filipinos,” said Paglinawan.
“We will not accept anything less than their removal from the position. Once the investigation further proves their corruption, they must return the stolen funds and be punished for their crime. The Filipino people deserve justice,” Paglinawan said.
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