AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoImpeachment Court Rules: Senate presiding officer Francis Escudero said the sub judice rule covers VP Sara Duterte too, after she criticized prosecutors’ “insults” and “political theatrics” during the trial. OVP Confidential Funds Testimony: OVP official Lemuel Ortonio testified that only Duterte and former security chief Raymund Lachica knew how millions in confidential funds were spent, deepening questions on accountability. House Budget Transparency: Civil society groups say they’re being sidelined from scrutiny of the proposed P7.2T 2027 national budget, with unclear rules blocking their participation. Pax Silica Scrutiny: DENR admitted there’s no clear project description or environmental impact assessment yet for the AI and advanced manufacturing hub under Pax Silica. Disaster-Ready Schools: DepEd launched LIGTAS+, an AI multi-hazard tracking platform for 47,000 public schools to guide preparedness for storms, heat, and volcanic risks. Economy & Finance: DLSU projects long-term growth unlikely to exceed 6% over two decades; banks also cut property lending share to a seven-year low. Transport & Trade: PSA reported domestic trade fell 21.9% in Q2 as sea freight dropped sharply. Business Moves: SM Prime expands malls in Iloilo, Sto. Tomas, and Naga; Vietjet adds Clark–Ho Chi Minh flights starting Nov. 10.
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