AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoImpeachment Court Fight: Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said the prosecution was confused why VP Sara Duterte’s camp opposed opening a BIR document box during the Senate impeachment pretrial, arguing it was meant for marking evidence tied to Duterte and husband Manases Carpio’s tax records. Human Trafficking Case: The NBI filed qualified human trafficking charges before the Pasig City Prosecutor’s Office against former Rep. Mike Defensor, his wife Julie, daughter Michaela, and others linked to the alleged Chicago KTV and Bleu Hotel operations. Budget Transparency Push: President Marcos launched DBM’s COMPASS platform to make national budget and spending easier for the public to track. National Budget: DBM proposed a P7.2-trillion 2027 budget, targeting 5–6% growth and higher revenues, with agencies urged to prove readiness before funding. School Safety & Online Threats: PNP chief backed a review of violent video games after the Tacloban school shooting, while separate cases show authorities acting on online threats and tightening campus security. Economy Watch: BSP said business confidence improved in May, and Fitch warned banks face rising credit risks amid growth headwinds. Trade & Energy: CPTPP members will hold preliminary talks to add Indonesia, the Philippines, and UAE; meanwhile, MCC’s threshold program for energy reforms is awaiting US congressional approval by August.
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