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What Happened This Year 1953

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Born in 1953

Dinky Soliman

Politician, Secretary of Social Welfare

Born

1953 73 years ago

Died

September 19th, 2021 4 years ago — 68 years old

Served as the 23rd Secretary of Social Welfare and Development in the Philippines. Held the position from 2010 to 2016 under President Benigno Aquino III, overseeing various social programs aimed at poverty alleviation and disaster response. Played a key role in the implementation of the Conditional Cash Transfer program, which provided financial assistance to low-income families. Engaged in numerous initiatives to promote social justice and welfare.