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The Supreme Court en banc on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order on the further transfer of the P89.9-billion excess funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation to the national treasury, its spokesperson said.So far, PhilHealth has remitted P20 billion to the treasury in May and another P10 billion in August.“The Supreme Court issued a TRO to enjoin the further transfer of PhilHealth funds to the national treasury,” High Court spokesperson Atty.
GMA News Online has sought comment from the Office of the Solicitor General , which represents the government officials named as respondents in the pleadings, but has yet to receive a response as of posting time.The first petition against the transfer was filed in August by Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and the Philippine Medical Association, among others.
Philhealth Excess Funds Temporary Restraining Order Solicitor General
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