Former Agrarian Reform Secretary Juico Dies; Nation Mourns Loss of a Leader
Philip "Popoy" Juico, former agrarian reform secretary and a champion for sports, passed away on Oct. 31. He was remembered as a leader who inspired Filipinos to tackle difficult challenges, leaving a significant void in the nation.
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