'Palit ulo' victims get P1M
The Philippine Star|December 24, 2024
The local government of Valenzuela announced yesterday the resolution of the "palit ulo" scam, with each victim receiving P1 million in financial assistance from a private hospital in the city.
- Mark Ernest Villeza

The "palit ulo" scheme involved allegations of illegal detention and coercion by health care institutions, with victims reportedly being detained or denied access to birth and death certificates due to unpaid medical bills.

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