MEDIA ADVISORY

Concerned faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman will call for the abolition of the presidential social fund and the pork barrel system. They are expected to support the passage of House Bill No. 1535 which seeks to prohibit the allocation and use of public funds for the “pork barrel” system.

What: Press Conference of the UP Faculty for the Abolition of the Presidential Social Fund and the Pork Barrel System

When: August 16 (Friday), 9:00 a.m.

Where: Vinzons Hall lobby, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, Quezon City

Photo opportunity:

• “Noynoy-looking” pig masks to be worn by barong-clad individuals; and
• Selected UP professors to wear the “Sablay” (UP’s official academic costume) to stress the need for “honor and excellence” in governance and the consequent “dishonor and mediocrity” of the pork barrel system.

For verification and more information, please contact Prof. Sarah Raymundo (0939-925-9368).