Duterte wants 'high-level' task force to probe alleged corruption at PhilHealth

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the creation of a “high-level” task force to probe the alleged corruption at the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, his spokesperson said Friday.

Duterte issued a one page-memorandum ordering Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra to organize a panel to conduct a probe into the alleged anomalies and corruption surrounding the state insurer.