Doctors, lawyers file plunder, graft complaints vs RectoFinance Secretary Ralph Recto answers questions at a Senate briefing in an undated photo on the Department of Finance's website. The group, led by lawyer Rodel Taton, filed the complaint against Recto and Ledesma at the Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday, January 15. PhilHealth had previously been instructed to remit a total of P89.9 billion in surplus funds to the national coffers. In response to the complaint, Recto said that he respects "the right of any individual or group to seek legal remedies and to avail themselves of the processes provided under our laws." On December 22, another group, the Save the Philippine Coalition, also filed complaints of malversation and violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against Recto and Ledesma.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2026 06:38 UTC