Marcos appoints Manny Pacquiao as anti-poverty commission chief

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to head the anti-poverty commission, tasking him with addressing poverty in the country.

8 Sept, 02:32 — 8 Sept, 06:40

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Pacquiao is a globally recognized athlete and former senator whose political career has been marked by high visibility and frequent controversies. His placement at the helm of a key social welfare advisory body signals the Marcos administration’s strategy to leverage his national popularity to drive grassroots poverty programs and improve public engagement with government initiatives.

Key entitiesFerdinand Marcos Jr.Manny Pacquiao National Anti-Poverty Commission Malacañang Palace

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially appointed Manny Pacquiao to head the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC).
The appointment marks Pacquiao’s return to active public service.
Malacañang publicly affirmed the President’s confidence in Pacquiao’s ability to strengthen anti-poverty initiatives.

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Manny Pacquiao was appointed as the lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC).

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The appointment was announced by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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Malacañang issued a statement expressing presidential confidence in Pacquiao's anti-poverty leadership.

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Marcos appoints Manny Pacquiao as anti-poverty chief

MANILA, Philippines — Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has returned to public service after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed him as the lead convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) with a rank of Cabinet secretary. Pacquiao, 47, is scheduled to take his oath before Marcos at Malacañang on Tuesday, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO).

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