00:00PhilHealth released a statement against the accusation that the agency did not pay the Christmas party budget.
00:08PhilHealth denied Dr. Tony Viechion's social media post about the agency's spending on their Christmas party fund.
00:19PhilHealth clarified that they followed the call of Malacanang to scale down the agencies for the celebration of the Christmas party.
00:29In fact, PhilHealth was issued by an advisory number 2024-003, which calls for a scaled-down Christmas celebration.
00:39On November 25, it ordered the regional offices to be simple in their spending.
00:47According to PhilHealth, the breakdown of expenses posted by Dr. Viechion on his social media
00:54is for the 30th anniversary celebration of PhilHealth, and it has not yet been suspended.
01:00The agency also appealed to Dr. Viechion to be responsible for any information that may cause confusion to the public.
01:09PhilHealth assured that the agency will remain transparent in holding the member's fund.
