Dinky Soliman, former Philippine Social Welfare secretary and civil society leader, dies


MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Former Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Juliano-Soliman (pic) died on Sunday at the age of 68.

Known for her signature single-streaked hair colour, Soliman made a name for herself as a civil society leader and a crusader against corruption in government.

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