Manila, Aug. 19 -- The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) has underscored its vital role in advancing the government's social development and poverty-alleviation agenda through its active participation in the Social Development Committee (SDC) of the Economy and Development Council.

In a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview on Tuesday, NAPC Secretary Lope Santos III said the SDC is mandated to craft and implement policies and programs on education, health, employment, and social services, including concerns of migrant workers.

He said the NAPC's involvement is crucial, as its mandate aligns with poverty alleviation efforts and the Magna Carta of the Poor.

Among the NAPC's priorities under the SDC is the implementation of the National...