AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMinimum Wage Push Beyond NCR: Cavite Rep. Jolo Revilla backs Metro Manila’s P85 daily wage hike as “long overdue,” but says nearby regions like Calabarzon face similar inflation pressures and should get wider adjustments too. UMIC Milestone, Inequality Doubts: The World Bank upgraded the Philippines to upper-middle-income status, with Malacañang calling it a “vote of confidence,” while QC-area lawmakers argue it’s “largely meaningless” without household-level gains amid a widening rich-poor gap. INC Rally Fallout in QC: The Iglesia ni Cristo rally at EDSA/near Liwasang Bonifacio is set to continue “as long as it takes,” after QC revoked the permit citing traffic and public order; critics question why Manila funds food for protesters while Marcoleta faces a looming plunder case. Juvenile Justice Review: Sen. Risa Hontiveros opposes lowering the age of criminal responsibility but supports reviewing the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act to strengthen diversion programs for children. Climate Reality for Farmers: Heat is pushing some rice workers to start planting after midnight in Isabela, showing how extreme weather is reshaping daily labor. Clark Wastewater Expansion: Clark breaks ground on a 10MLD wastewater facility to support growth and protect public health.
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