AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDOLE Shake-Up: Bienvenido Laguesma resigned as labor secretary citing health reasons, and President Marcos named former senator Francis Tolentino as acting DOLE chief—prompting calls for Tolentino to “hit the ground running” on labor issues. Senate Power Play: A new push is forming to install Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president, with Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri saying emotions need calming before coalition talks can move forward. PhilHealth/PDIC Plunder Case: A plunder and technical malversation complaint was filed against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto over alleged transfers of P60B from PhilHealth and P107B from PDIC to the national treasury; Recto calls it harassment and says the move followed law. Flood Control Watch: Marcos inspected the long-dormant Sunog Apog pumping station in Tondo, now being reactivated ahead of the rainy season. Sports Incentives: Palarong Pambansa medalists will get cash incentives for the first time, with PSC allocating P10M for gold, silver, and bronze winners.
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