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Emmanuel R. Ledesma Jr., commonly known as Mandy Ledesma, is a Filipino government official who currently serves as the President and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). He was initially appointed as acting president by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in November 2022. In July 2023, Ledesma was confirmed as the permanent president and CEO of PhilHealth.

Early life and education

Ledesma pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in economics with a concentration in Management from 1982 to 1987. He later advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specializations in Finance, Accounting, and Management Strategy from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Career

Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (2010-2016)

Ledesma served as the President and CEO of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2016. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in managing the privatization and financial restructuring of the power sector's assets and liabilities.

Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (2022–present)

Prior to his role at PhilHealth, Ledesma served as the President and CEO of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM). His appointment to PhilHealth was welcomed by the Department of Health, marking a significant transition in the leadership of the national health insurance program. In November 2022, Ledesma was appointed as the acting president and CEO of PhilHealth by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. He was confirmed as the permanent President and CEO in July 2023.

As PhilHealth's chief executive, Ledesma has overseen several significant policy changes and reforms within the organization. In September 2024, under his leadership, PhilHealth announced the abolition of its single confinement policy, marking a significant shift in the corporation's healthcare coverage protocols. During his tenure, Ledesma has focused on maintaining PhilHealth's financial sustainability. In December 2024, he reported that the organization was operating effectively even without government subsidy, demonstrating the corporation's improved financial management.

Controversies

In November 2024, Ledesma faced criticism from senators during budget deliberations, where his responses during the debates were characterized as "disrespectful" by some legislators. This incident highlighted the ongoing challenges in the relationship between PhilHealth's leadership and legislative oversight.

References

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4. "Former PSALM CEO named acting PhilHealth president". BusinessWorld Online. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
5. "Former PSALM CEO named acting PhilHealth president". BusinessWorld Online. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
6. "Department of Health, ikinatuwa ang appointment ni Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. bilang acting president ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)". {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
7. "Marcos Jr. appoints Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. as acting head of PhilHealth". ABS-CBN News. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
8. "Emmanuel Ledesma Jr. named PhilHealth chief". Philippine News Agency. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
9. "PhilHealth to abolish single confinement policy by end of September". Inquirer.net. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
10. "PhilHealth on course even without gov't subsidy, says CEO". GMA News Online. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
11. "PhilHealth chief earns ire of senators for 'disrespectful' replies in budget debates". GMA News Online. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)

• Living people
• Filipino government officials
• University of the Philippines Diliman alumni
• Northwestern University alumni