PCUP Commissioner Zofia Canlas Faces Scrutiny Over Lavish Lifestyle
Zofia Canlas, the new commissioner for the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) in the Philippines, is facing public scrutiny over her lavish lifestyle and international trips. The contrast with her role supporting the urban poor has drawn criticism.
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