During the hearing, Sen. Ralph Recto asked for bank certifications for the P7.4 billion in LBP and DBP to confirm the statement of Maloles and Director Roland Rey of Cluster IV, Commission on Audit-OWWA.
However, Recto said that he did not see any problem in the distribution of Philhealth cards using OWWA money because the relatives of OFWs benefited from it.
Oh really, Mr. Recto! Noong 2004, i'm sure maraming naka-benefit na "relatives ng OFWS" diyan!
But what if there's a proposal back in 2002 from the CEO of Philhealth (who's now the DOH secretary) to use the OWWA money for the 2004 elections?:
The very proposal for the transfer of the funds was premised on it. The proof of it is quite literally in black and white. The proposal was made by Francisco Duque, then-president and CEO of PhilHeath, on Nov. 20, 2002. He said in a memo to Arroyo: "Respectfully submitted herewith for her Excellency's consideration is an Executive Order which shall effect the transfer of the Medicare functions and the health insurance funds from the
Owwa to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.. The rationale for the transfer is discussed at length in the attached Executive Brief."
That brief gets to the heart of the matter: "It is respectfully requested that the proposed executive order be approved by her Excellency before the year ends. The proposed transfer will have a significant bearing on 2004 elections . May I ask that we meet personally? My direct line is 09178132072 or 6181684."
Ralph recto is one guy i will not vote for in 2007. LONG LIVE ARROYO!
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