AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWest Philippine Sea, 10th Anniversary: The Philippines marked July 12, 2016’s Hague arbitral win with renewed calls for Marcos to institutionalize “Victory Day,” while Malacañang reiterated the ruling is “final and binding.” The U.S. and 13+ partners also reaffirmed the decision, as China again rejected it and pushed its own claims. Local Security & Sovereignty: The Army said Batanes will not be surrendered after Chinese academics revived claims linking the province to China. ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers met Myanmar’s top diplomat; Myanmar said detained Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and will be looked after. Health Policy: Manila groups urged a ban on indoor smoking and vaping areas, citing that ventilation can’t fully prevent exposure. Public Service & Identity: Marcos extended the CRVS Decade to 2030 to strengthen civil registration and vital statistics, with PSA as lead agency. Economy & Jobs: Finance Secretary Frederick Go pushed the U.S.-backed Pax Silica AI hub in New Clark City, pitching it as a major jobs generator. Local Agriculture Safety: Cebu temporarily banned hogs and pork from ASF-hit areas to protect its ₱20B swine industry.
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