Tag: Alex Padilla

Former PhilHealth president Padilla denies allegations he diverted P10.69 billion intended for senior citizens

(Eagle News) — Former PhilHealth president Alex Padilla on Thursday, May 31, denied he diverted P10.69 billion  intended for senior citizens. In an interview over GMA’s News to Go, Padilla said  his August 2015 request for the release of the same to fund the construction of rural health facilities instead was not acted upon by the Department of Budget and Management then headed by Secretary Butch Abad in the first place. In fact, he said […]

De Lima to be detained at PNP Custodial Center, says lawyer

  (Eagle News) — The lawyer of Senator Leila De Lima has disclosed that she would be detained at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center which was initially offered to De Lima by PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa. Noted human rights lawyer Alexander Padilla said he was assured that the PNP Custodial Center would be a safe detention cell for his client. “Maganda naman daw ang quarters. Ina-assure naman kami ng mga awtoridad sa […]