Tag: corruption allegations

Morales denies allegations of corruption in PhilHealth

(Eagle News) — PhilHealth CEO and President Ricardo Morales on Friday, July 24, denied the allegations of “widespread corruption” in the agency made by Thorrsson Montes Keith, and dared him to come up with evidence to back up his claims. In a television interview, Morales said Keith had merely made the claims because he had applied for promotion but was turned down. “Pumunta sa akin ‘yan noong isang araw, naga-apply sa position na hindi siya […]

President Duterte orders suspension of several gov’t officials over corruption allegations

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, May 16, suspended several government officials pending an investigation into corruption allegations against them. President Duterte identified those suspended as Atty. Ambrosi Basman; Atty. Rohani Basman; Amisa Lumontod; Amilquir Macabando; an ex-mayor of Marawi City; Atty. Samina Sanpaco Macabando Usman, Department of Justice prosecutor; Inquest Prosecutor Clemente Villanueva; Assistant Prosecutor Florenzo dela Cruz; Ninoy Aquino International Airport Customs district collector Ramon Anquilan; Justice Assistant  Secretary Moslemen Macarambon […]