AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation Policy: President Marcos signed RA 12325 amending the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, expanding free tuition and adding more support for disadvantaged students, including eligible Pantawid Pamilya beneficiaries. Justice & Accountability: The Ombudsman will form a special team to probe alleged corruption in garbage collection and waste management contracts nationwide, while the Senate also discussed whether to lower the 16-vote threshold in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial due to absences. Impeachment Trial Moves: House prosecutors are weighing skipping the bribery article and pushing ahead with unexplained wealth allegations to keep the trial from dragging. Disaster Response & Infrastructure: After record floods and long NLEx gridlocks, PNP said it will help enforce no-build zones in flood-prone areas; meanwhile, a Tarlac lawmaker said she had sought funding for collapsed bridges like Agana and Aquino. Economy Watch: Inflation eased to 6.1% in August, but the peso stayed under pressure amid Middle East tensions. Local Governance: QC Mayor Joy Belmonte signed a sisterhood agreement with Passi City, boosting cooperation on governance and development. Environment & Health: Metro Cebu faced both a long red power alert and worsening haze from Indonesia wildfires, pushing some classes online.
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