Mel Sarmiento takes oath as Marcos’ presidential peace adviser

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday administered the oath of office to Mel Senen Sarmiento as the new chief of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru) in Malacañang. Sarmiento succeeds Carlito Galvez Jr., who stepped down from the post to spend more time with his family. As