The name of Dr. Jaime Tan Cruz was floated as a possible replacement for PhilHealth acting president Roy Ferrer after the President demanded the courtesy resignations of PhilHealth officials. Courtesy resignationsADVERTISEMENTThe controversy surrounding PhilHealth’s funds was among the issues discussed in the President’s meeting with the PhilHealth officials on Monday night. The President demanded the courtesy resignations of the PhilHealth officials amid claims that funds were used to pay for nonexistent dialysis treatments of dead patients. The Palace, however, said the PhilHealth officials might be reappointed or given other positions depending on the results of the NBI probe, particularly if they are cleared. The President is tentative on it because there is no NBI report yet.”SGV auditIn the meantime, second-level PhilHealth officials will run the agency’s operations.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 11, 2019 23:15 UTC