MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Friday confirmed the resignation of one of its officials as it assures that any allegation of corruption within the agency is being taken seriously.
In a statement, PhilHealth said Head Executive Assistant Etrobal Laborte tendered his resignation mid-July “to go back to taking his PhD.”
PhilHealth, meanwhile, said it has yet to “officially” receive the letter of resignation filed by Atty. Thorsson Keith, an anti-legal fraud officer of the agency.
In a letter address to PhilHealth president Ricardo Morales, Keith said he was stepping down from his post due to alleged “widespread corruption” within the agency. He also cited “rampant and patent unfairness in the promotion process” and delayed salaries and hazard pay.
“PhilHealth assures the public that it takes seriously any issue on corruption, and asks Atty. Keith to substantiate his accusations so proper procedures can be initiated,” it said.
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Corporate Legal Counsel Atty. Roberto Labe Jr., also “vehemently denied” reports that he is resigning, PhilHealth added.
At least three PhilHealth officials have allegedly resigned over widespread corruption issues within the agency, sources said.