Palace recalls P10.6 billion in GMA 'pork' releases | PnoyTV | Pinoy TV

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are recalling P10.61 billion in pork barrel funds former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had released to her congressional allies before she stepped down last June 30. DWPH Secretary Rogelio Singson has ordered his regional directors, project directors and managers, and district engineers to “withdraw” the funds for the congressmen-recipients’ projects upon the request of Budget Secretary Florencio Abad.