BY GENALYN KABILING
The resignation of Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) president Ricardo Morales has been accepted by President Duterte but it won’t immediately absolve him from any liability amid an ongoing corruption probe in the State health insurance firm, Malacañang said Thursday.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque explained that public officials could still be held accountable for any offense even after they vacate their post under the country’s laws.
“Tinanggap na po ang resignation ni Gen. Morales. Wala pa pong kapalit,” Roque said during a Palace press briefing about the President’s action on the resignation of Morales.
Asked if the resignation of Morales and other officials would absolve them of administrative or criminal liabilities any liability, Roque said: “No, the law is very clear if there is criminal liability incurred when you’re in office it subsists and public officers can be held liable for them whether or they continue to be in office.”
Roque said the President hopes the resignation of Morales will lead to his recovery from his current ailment. (Genalyn Kabiling)
