β€œThe pilfering of the #ReserveFunds is a grave disservice to the #FilipinoPeople who depend on #PhilHealth for financial risk protection from #illness and who are still heavily burdened by out-of-pocket #HealthExpenditure." said the group of petitioners led by Senator Aquilino #KokoPimentel III

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Pimentel-led group seeks to block P89B transfer of Philhealth fund to #NationalBudget
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/koko-pimentel-led-group-seeks-block-transfer-philhealth-fund-national-budget/

Pimentel-led group seeks to block P89B transfer of Philhealth fund to national budget

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto defends the transfer and says his agency is just doing what the law empowers them to do

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By at least 3x please, and soon! 😱
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Senate President Francis #ChizEscudero and Minority Leader Aquilino #KokoPimentel III on Wednesday stressed the need for increased security for Senators #RisaHontiveros and #SherwinGatchalian amid the supposed threats against their lives. #POGO #AliceGuo

Escudero, Pimentel suggest increased security for Gatchalian, Hontiveros
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/913665/escudero-pimentel-suggest-increased-security-for-gatchalian-hontiveros/story/

Escudero, Pimentel suggest increased security for Gatchalian, Hontiveros

Escudero, Pimentel suggest increased security for Gatchalian, Hontiveros

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