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'Ayuda' dole outs defy 2013 SC ruling vs 'pork'

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing issue of government financial assistance or "ayuda" in the Philippines, which appears to defy a 2013 Supreme Court ruling against the Pork Barrel System. Despite the court's decision to declare the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) unconstitutional due to its potential for corruption and misuse, various forms of financial aid continue to be distributed by politicians, often during election periods. These distributions, sometimes referred to as "dole-outs," are criticized for resembling the old pork barrel system where funds were allocated for projects at the discretion of legislators, often leading to corruption. The article highlights that these practices persist, with politicians using public funds to gain favor, thereby undermining the Supreme Court's efforts to eliminate such practices. Critics argue that this not only goes against the spirit of the 2013 ruling but also perpetuates a culture of political patronage and dependency.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ph/politics/government/ayuda-dole-outs-defy-2013-sc-ruling-vs-pork/ar-AA1xta1S ]