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Tighter rules for pork barrel spending

By MIKHA FLORES GOVERNMENT projects using pork barrel funds will be allowed during the campaign period, but will be subject to stringent rules, the Commission on Elections said on Friday. The poll body said it will allow projects using the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) during the 45-day ban on public works spending and campaign period

By verafiles

Mar 22, 2013

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By MIKHA FLORES

GOVERNMENT projects using pork barrel funds will be allowed during the campaign period, but will be subject to stringent rules, the Commission on Elections said on Friday.

The poll body said it will allow projects using the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) during

the 45-day ban on public works spending and campaign period for local candidates starting March 29 provided they meet certain conditions.

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