Tag: P10.69 billion

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 […]

PhilHealth sues Garin, Padilla over alleged diversion of P10.69 billion for senior citizens

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. has filed a graft complaint against former Health Secretary Janette Garin over the alleged diversion of P10.69 billion funds intended for senior citizens. Interim PhilHealth president Celestina Ma. Jude de la Serna also charged former PhilHealth president Alex Padilla, saying the  funds were used for the construction of rural health facilities in 2015 instead despite the move not being sanctioned by the board of directors. The complaint was filed […]