Ex-Finance Undersecretary Magno Confirms 2028 Senate Bid, Prioritizing Healthcare and Industrial Policy
Former Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno has confirmed her bid for a Senate seat in the 2028 elections, prioritizing healthcare and industrial policy. Magno, who was removed in September 2023 after criticizing the Marcos administration's rice price cap policy, aims to ensure adequate healthcare funding.
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