‘Intel fund rules clear but need amendments to curb irregularities’

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday said the rules governing confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) are clear but need to be amended because some individuals allegedly find ways to circumvent them. The Commission on Audit (COA), during the House Committee on Appropriations’ budget deliberations on Tuesday, said it is eyeing amendments to Joint Circular No. 2015-01,