AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoQuezon City & Metro Manila Politics: The DOJ filed grave threats raps against Vice President Sara Duterte over her alleged “Marcos kill” remarks, while her impeachment trial also saw COA auditor testimony include odd “food” names in confidential fund acknowledgment receipts. Accountability & Courts: A Supreme Court bid seeks to lift a Pasig RTC TRO blocking the P85 Metro Manila minimum wage hike, as labor groups warn it threatens workers’ living wage rights. Power & Cost of Living: Meralco’s August rate cut is small, with advocates saying it won’t bring real relief; ERC also moves to reduce VAT on system loss charges. Business & Economy: BIR reported P2.003T collections in Jan–July, beating its goal; meanwhile, PH M&A deal flow fell to just one deal in Q2 as foreign capital retreats. Local Development & Flooding: Flood control funding is back in the proposed 2027 budget, and Barangay Pasil in Cebu asks for city support to clear the Guadalupe River easement to curb flooding. Tech & Trade: DTI opened an AI and Scale-Up Center with Converge to help startups adopt AI; PH and New Zealand launched a joint economic commission to push trade up 50% by 2030. Health & Social Impact: SSS targets over P250B in benefits this year as it expands digital lending and rolls out pension increases. Human Stories: Zamboanga police rescued eight women from alleged human trafficking recruiters.
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