Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao takes helm of Philippines’ anti-poverty drive

MANILA: Manny Pacquiao, one of the greatest boxers of all time, was appointed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s cabinet on Tuesday to lead The Philippines’ poverty eradication agency. Pacquaio is an inspiring icon of success for many Filipinos. Through hard work and exceptional boxing talent, he overcame poverty and achieved global fame as he rose to become the only boxer to win world titles in eight weight divisions. On Tuesday, he took oath at the presidential palace in Manila to become l

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