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.
This article requires PRO
This article is outside the free access window or is a special report. PRO unlocks it and the full archive.
Related articles
- Sara Duterte impeachment trial: Defense to submit witness list this week
The defense counsel for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to submit its list of witnesses this week as the Senate impeachment court prepares for the resumption of proceedings.
- DFA Opens Authentication Hub in Bohol, Easing Public Document Verification
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has opened a new Authentication Hub in Bohol province, allowing residents of the province and its neighbors to have public documents authenticated without traveling to Cebu or Manila, significantly improving convenience.
- BARMM parliament urged to prioritize El Niño impact mitigation
Political officials in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have urged the regional parliament to prioritize measures to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, particularly concerning agricultural communities.
- Philippine Peso Strengthens Against US Dollar for Third Straight Trading Day
The Philippine peso strengthened against the US dollar for the third consecutive trading day, closing at P63.47:$1. Presidential reassurances on the exchange rate are cited as a key factor.