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Who is Zofia Canlas? The controversial urban poor commissioner
MANILA, Philippines – The newly appointed commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has drawn scrutiny from the public for her fashion-forward lifestyle and lavish trips abroad, which appear to contrast sharply with her role at the agency. Zofia Canlas, who was sworn in as PCUP commissioner

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