Recto, ex-PhilHealth chief cleared of plunder, graft raps

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has junked the plunder, graft, and malversation complaints filed against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former chief executive officer of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

(PhilHealth) Emmanuel Ledesma for lack of evidence.

In a consolidated resolution dated June 2 and furnished to the media only on Tuesday, ...