“The President has mentioned time and again that he will not tolerate even a whiff of corruption,” the Palace official added. “Despite an ongoing investigation, Mr. La Viña called a press conference and spoke against these four executives,” he said. Roque noted that La Viña requested to accredit seven brokers to handle SSS investments. Roque said the services of La Viña and Valdez were terminated so as not to prolong a rift in the agency. The terms of La Viña and Valdez as SSS commissioners expired on June 30, 2017.

Source: Manila Times February 17, 2018 16:07 UTC