Palace defends ‘jet-setter’ PCUP official amid lifestyle criticism

Oct 20, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday defended the appointment of Zofia Canlas as commissioner of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), amid public scrutiny over her lavish lifestyle and alleged lack of relevant experience for the role. A biology graduate of De La Salle University in 2024, Canlas drew criticism over her “lavish”

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