AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCabinet Shake-up: New Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez received files on officials accused of corruption from outgoing chief Vince Dizon, who said more than 80 personnel had already been removed and the number could grow. Budget Accountability: Civil society groups flagged more than ₱1 trillion in suspected pork in the 2027 budget, while the Ombudsman plans to study budget provisions struck down by the Supreme Court and identify those responsible. Dela Rosa Search: Authorities are offering ₱50 million for fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, wanted under an International Criminal Court warrant; officials say they aim to arrest him without violence. Economic Strain: The peso neared ₱64 to the dollar, adding pressure as inflation risks keep monetary policy in focus. Workers and Industry: Another 117 overseas Filipino workers returned from Saudi Arabia through government-assisted repatriation. Separately, environmental and human rights advocates urged the government to link mining to a national industrial policy and protect communities from destructive extraction.
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