(Reposting the article following a correction issued by Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque on his previous statement on the “abolition” of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor.)

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will not abolish the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor, as announced by Malacanang earlier on Tuesday, rather, the Chief Executive will "fire" its incumbent officials.

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