PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd on Monday declared that the “padrino system” in health services for the poor has ended as he vowed to help local government officials needing health support programs from the national government.

Speaking before officials of the Health department, Philippine Health Insurance Corp and various local government units in Metro Manila, the President said his administration was successful in stamping out “patronage politics” especially in availing health services.

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