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A group of former generals is calling for the abolition of the pork barrel and the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), which have been perceived as sources of corruption.

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Social Welfare Secretary Corazon Soliman welcomed the recent signing of the law that strengthens the country’s juvenile justice system.

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