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FACT-CHECK: Sen. Risa Hontiveros did not steal billions in Philhealth funds

FACT-CHECK: Sen. Risa Hontiveros did not steal billions in Philhealth funds

Jul 1, 2025 | Fact Checked by PressOnePH

A pro-Duterte Facebook user falsely claimed that Sen. Risa Hontiveros embezzled P1.76b from Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) bonuses during her term as a board member of the state health insurer.


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