Did Zaldy Co pave the way? 2023 bill mirrors voided PhilHealth ‘rider’

MANILA, Philippines—A 2023 House bill sponsored by then–House appropriations chair Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co is drawing fresh scrutiny after the Supreme Court (SC) struck down the budget provision and Department of Finance (DOF) circular used to justify the transfer of P89.9 billion in PhilHealth funds to the National Treasury. The bill, House Bill No. 9513—filed in November