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Pacquiao Takes Oath as Chief of Anti-Poverty Commission
Philippine boxing legend and former senator Manny Pacquiao has been sworn in as Secretary and lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over the ceremony, expressing confidence in Pacquiao's leadership to intensify poverty reduction efforts and bring government services closer to communities.
Former senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao has taken his oath as Secretary and lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leading the ceremony at Malacañang on Tuesday.Marcos administered Pacquiao’s oath of office, according to the announcement shared by the President’s office.The Palace said Marcos expressed confidence in Pacquiao’s leadership as the administration seeks to intensify its efforts to address poverty, advance social reforms, and bring government programs and services closer to communities nationwide. Pacquiao previously served as a senator from 2016 to 2022. —VAL, GMA News
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GMA News Philippines