The Office of the Ombudsman in the Philippines has dismissed plunder and graft complaints against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and former Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Ledesma. The complaints arose from Recto's order to transfer ₱60 billion of unused PhilHealth funds to the national treasury, in compliance with a special provision of the 2024 budget. The Ombudsman found no prima facie evidence of wrongdoing, stating that the return of the funds negated claims of personal enrichment, a core element of plunder. Prosecutors indicated that while Recto's status as a public official was undisputed, the allegations of manifest partiality and corrupt intent were not substantiated. The resolution emphasized that the actions taken by Recto and Ledesma were aligned with their official duties and the legal framework governing the transfer of funds. Additionally, opinions from Supreme Court justices were cited, reinforcing the decision to dismiss the charges due to lack of evidence and intent to commit an offense.