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Ombudsman charges 2 ex-congressmen over PDAF scam

Jul 22, 2015 - 3:10 PM

UPDATED The case involving the pork barrel of Alvin Sandoval of Navotas and Candido Pancrudo of Bukidnon is the first that identifies NGOs outside the Napoles group

Bringing the 'public' back into 'Public Finance'

Sep 08, 2013 - 11:10 AM

Proposals will only work if we citizens engage in the design and implementation of the public budget

House Minority files resolution to probe into 'pork' scam

Aug 06, 2013 - 5:21 PM

The investigation seeks to come up with legislation to correct many processes and procedures involved in the identification implementation monitoring auditing and public accountability

Almost half of PDAF goes to favored NGOs

Jul 26, 2013 - 1:27 PM

In Nabcor alone 7 NGOs with interlocking interests – including Napoles groups – repeatedly got solons’ funds over 5 years despite unfavorable findings by state auditors

Palace: NGOs asking for PDAF to be vetted

Jul 25, 2013 - 11:35 PM

In recent years when there was an increase in the number of NGOs availing themselves of lawmakers pork barrel any group could just get a slice of the pie

Admin solons linked to pork barrel scam

Jul 23, 2013 - 6:47 PM

Through NABCOR alone, the PDAFs of at least 49 lawmakers were released to dubious NGOs

Admin solons linked to pork barrel scam

Jul 23, 2013 - 6:47 PM

Through NABCOR alone, the PDAFs of at least 49 lawmakers were released to dubious NGOs