Red Cross to stop COVID-19 tests charged to PhilHealth

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PhilHealth owes the Philippine Red Cross more than 930 million peso prompting Red Cross to stop providing swab tests to returning OFWs. Delays experienced. Source: Mohd Sarajan/NurPhoto via Getty Images

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PhilHealth's outstanding balance to the Philippine Red Cross has reached more than 930 million pesos.

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Philippine Red Cross says it will stop conducting COVID-19 testing charged to PhilHealth due to unpaid services