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10 Jun 2026
1:11PM

Ombudsman ruling removes legal overhang on PhilHealth reserve funds

The Office of the Ombudsman has cleared former Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president and CEO Emmanuel Rufino Ledesma Jr. of criminal and administrative liability over the transfer of P60 billion in PhilHealth reserve funds, a decision that could help ease lingering concerns over the state insurance’s financial governance and reserve management.
5 Nov 2025
4:30PM

Business groups press Ombudsman on ‘secret reversal’ claim

The alleged reversal, reportedly made by former Ombudsman Samuel Martires without public disclosure, “contravenes the constitutional mandate of transparency,” according to the statement. The groups warned that keeping such actions secret undermines public confidence in the justice system.
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