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Philippine Senator Questions 'Leadership Funds' as Backdoor Pork Barrel
Senator Ping Lacson raises concerns that 'leadership funds' or 'allocables' are a new form of pork barrel, circumventing the regular budget process in the Philippines.
15 Aug, 04:00 — 15 Aug, 04:00
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