Former Ilocos Sur first district Rep. Salacnib Baterina, who is facing criminal charges in connection with the alleged anomalous use of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel allocation totaling P33.9 million in 2007, on Thursday posted bail for his provisional liberty.

The Office of the Ombudsman recommended a P240,000 bail but the Sandiganbayan’s Second Division allowed Baterina to post a reduced bail of P120,000.

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