In fact, no President since it was restored by Cory Aquino has been willing to abolish it, because he or she has his own purpose for keeping the practice. The President can compel the members of the two Houses to toe the line, like voting for the men his has chosen to lead the Senate and the House of Representatives and to ensure the approval his certified bills. Most important, pork barrel has solved the traditional conflict between the executive and the legislative. Pork barrel is like a carte blanche check given to ensure the endorsement of the administration’s candidates during election.
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:24:47 +0000