Tag: IRM

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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