THE Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) issued a public warning on Tuesday against scammers impersonating its Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Beverly Lorraine Ho, to solicit money, donations, and sponsorships.
In a formal advisory, the state health insurer urged healthcare providers, partners, and the general public to remain vigilant against fraudulent messages, phone calls, emails, and social media accounts exploiting Ho’s identity.
‘PhilHealth strictly clarifies that neither Dr. Beverly Lorraine Ho nor any official or employee of PhilHealth is authorized to solicit funds, donations, or personal bank transfers from the public or our partners,’ the agency stated, emphasizing that any request for payments or financial aid under its name or that of its officers is an illegal scam.
PhilHealth advised anyone targeted by suspicious communications to refrain from engaging and to report the incidents immediately to the PhilHealth Corporate Action Center, nearest regional office, or local health insurance office.
The agency reiterated that all official transactions and inquiries should be conducted strictly through its regional and local offices. For verified updates, the public is directed to consult only its official communication channels.