That's the very essence of pork barrelism, when you give a huge lump sum to a person and say, 'Well, tell us what you want it for, but you are free to decide where to spend it on.'
There is nothing wrong with centralizing the budget in Manila. We are such a small country.
Sexy is the attraction that is given as an encomium to women or men, or the capacity to attract the attention of the opposite sex because of their physical attributes.
I have no one at my side except God and His angels. I pray to God that He will turn my enemies into pillars of salt.
My father said, 'Aren't you going to do anything to help people? We have a whole rack of relatives who are always breaking the law. At least help your relatives.' And so that's what I did.
It is illegal for the budget department to discriminate among senators.
I do not have any strong desire to remain in government. When my task is done, I shall be happy to leave and enhance my love life with my husband.
I want to be known as Terminator 2.
There is simply too much corruption, too much money available for the taking.
Society leaders have urged me to seek the presidency.