MANILA – Overseas Filipino Workers abroad held their own protest actions calling for the abolition of the pork barrel system, in solidarity with the Million People’s March protest today, Aug. 26. OFWs in Hong Kong already jumpstarted the protest with a picket at the Philippine Consulate last Aug. 22. On Aug. 24 Filipinos in New…
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Filipinos here and abroad all set for colorful, varied protests vs pork barrel, corruption
“Basically, the Palace only removed PDAF in name, but the money’s still there. Worse, it’s now under the president’s full discretion.” – Kabataan Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon
‘Aquino has the greatest pork of all’ — progressive groups
“Aquino remains obstinate on his own lump sum appropriations, which are far greater than the legislative pork barrel. “