MANILA, Philippines — “Soul-searching is only for people who have souls.”Senator Panfilo Lacson had this to say to the “soul-less” officials from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) who he said took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Even [Health Secretary Francisco Duque III] who didn’t do anything in his capacity as ex-officio Chairman of PhilHealth. Lacson’s statement came after Duque said that he will heed the call of some senators to do some “soul-searching” amid the number of allegations against him. There was never a time that I never tried my best but if my best is not enough, I just have to do some more reflection and soul-searching,” Duque. ADVERTISEMENTAside from his perceived lackluster performance to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Duque was also being criticized for the PhilHealth corruption mess, being the state insurer’s board chairman.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 21, 2020 03:33 UTC