Anti-Corruption
Building on DOH's recent push to route MAIFIP funds directly to LGUs and bicameral budget safeguards, the Senate has urged the Department of Health to fully eliminate guarantee letters in the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients program for the 2026 budget. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian emphasized that DOH can act via guidelines without legislation, aiming to depoliticize aid. Anti-corruption watchdogs say the letters foster patronage politics.
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized that while accountability is essential to curb corruption, systemic reforms are equally vital to prevent recurring abuses. In his keynote speech at the Sikhay Laban sa Korapsyon forum marking International Anti-Corruption Day, he outlined plans for digitalization in his office by February next year.