Tag: interim reimbursement mechanism

Ombudsman orders preventive suspension of 8 PhilHealth officials over release of P2.7 billion worth of IRM funds

(Eagle News)–The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the suspension of eight PhilHealth officials over the alleged anomalous release of P2.7 billion worth of PhilHealth funds under the Interim Reimbursement Mechanism policy. Ordered suspended for six months without pay were Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer  Arnel de Jesus, PhilHealth COO for Fund Management Sector Renato Limsiaco, PhilHealth Senior Vice President Dr. Israel Paragas of Health Finance Policy Sector and five others. The suspension […]

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NBI files raps vs former PhilHealth chief Morales, others over alleged IRM anomalies

(Eagle News)–The National Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against former PhilHealth chief Ricardo Morales and eight others over alleged anomalies in the state insurer’s Interim Reimbursement Mechanism. Apart from Morales, charged for violations of Sections 3(e) and 3(i) of the anti-graft law; sections 251, 255, and 272 of the National Internal Revenue Code, section 4 of Republic Act No. 1051; and malversation of public funds or property were incumbent executive vice president and chief […]

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Senate panel recommends filing of raps vs former PhilHealth chief Morales, Duque, others

(Eagle News)–The Senate committee of the whole probing the allegations of corruption in PhilHealth has recommended the filing of  charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and resigned PhilHealth president Ricardo Morales. The committee’s 58-page report said apart from Duque and Morales, charges should be filed against the following former and incumbent officials:  Rodolfo del Rosario Jr., senior vice president for legal sector Jovita Aragona, senior vice president for information management sector Calixto Gabuya Jr., […]

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