Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace 24 May 2016 The Government of the Philippines, led by President Benigno S. Aquino III, formally closed its first anti-poverty compact with the United States of America in a ceremony held at the Heroes Hall of Malacañan Palace. The five-year US$434 million grant was signed on 23 September 2010 between the continue reading : National Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Closing Event