A House Committee hearing on PhilHealth's zero subsidy in the 2025 budget highlighted concerns about internal conflicts between the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the Department of Health. Lawmakers called for both agencies to align their policies and prioritize the needs of the Filipino people.
House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability chairperson and Manila Rep. Joel Chua engage in a discussion with PhilHealth president and CEO Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. during a public hearing on January 22, 2025. Lawmakers called on officials of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and the Department of Health to settle their differences and align themselves to better serve the people.
Garin found it implausible that the PhilHealth Board of Directors, which the DOH Secretary chairs, discusses step-by-step or one-by-one the case rates during its meetings. PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. admitted that there are debates and differences between PhilHealth and DOH policies.
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