00:00The PhilHealth Board of Directors vetoed a 37.5 million peso proposal for marketing
00:06collaterals for the state insurer's 30th anniversary, emphasizing financial prudence
00:12and prioritizing members' benefits.
00:15The proposal, which included items like umbrellas, shirts, and jackets, was submitted or were
00:22submitted to the board on December 16, but was rejected to save government funds.
00:28DOH Secretary and PhilHealth Board Chair Teodoro Herbosa urged the state insurer to
00:34focus on responsible spending to ensure proper allocation for members.
00:40The board is distinct from PhilHealth's executive officers, led by CEO Emanuele Desma Jr., and
00:47includes representatives from key government departments and other sectors.
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