MANILA, Philippines – Nilinaw ng Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) nitong Biyernes, Disyembre 13 na ang kontrobersyal na P138 milyong badyet na isiniwalat ng kritiko ay para sa anibersaryo sa susunod na taon at hindi para sa Christmas party.
“This is to clarify Dr. Tony Leachon’s post on his social media account maliciously accusing PhilHealth of excessive budget for its Christmas party. It is unfortunate that he is misinformed,” saad sa pahayag ng PhilHealth nitong Biyernes.
Sinalag ng Philhealth ang rebelasyon sa social media sa umano’y dokumento ng ahensya na nagpapakita ng P137,766,032 items na inilaan para sa coffee table books, newspaper features, building displays, tokens, giveaways at commemorative medals, “for [a] Christmas party.”
“Zero budget for PhilHealth,” post ng naturang doctor, sa kanyang social media account.
“The PhilHealth leadership team is abusive for not using funds wisely,” ani Leachon.
“They are really shameless. The House and Senate won’t make them resign. Happy together. Good luck. So the people are suffering.”
Ipinaliwanag ng PhilHealth na ang “breakdown of expenses posted by Dr. Leachon, which is not yet final, is intended for the 30th anniversary celebration of PhilHealth in 2025, a milestone year.”
“The approved activities are reasonable, budgeted following existing limits set by the Government, and will be procured under RA (Republic Act No.) 9184 [or the Government Procurement Reform Act],” sinabi ng PhilHealth.
Anang Philhealth, layon ng anniversary activities na ito ay “mount a meaningful observance of this milestone year” and “drum up interest” in health-care reform. RNT/JGC
