You are cordially invited to a special seminar by Ronald D. Holmes. The details are as follows. Title: Pork Barreling in the Philippines after the 1986 Political Transition Speaker: Ronald D. Holmes, the president of Pulse Asia Research Inc. and Assistant Professor, the Department of Political Science at De La Salle University Date & Time: January 24th (Tues.), 2017, 16:00 – 18:00 Place: Tonan Tei, Inamori Foundation Memorial Building, CSEAS, Kyoto University Moderator: Hau Caroline, CSEAS, Kyoto University Abstract: Why do Philippine presidents, with strong constitutional powers, continue to engage in particularistic spending? This is the central question that this study addresses. The study explores the reasons behind the president's [ Read More ]