AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFlood Response & Infrastructure Oversight: DPWH ordered a cease-and-desist on alleged illegal reclamation in Taguig, after Laguna Lake concerns were raised, while also relieving a maintenance chief over delayed calamity response as monsoon rains keep flooding Metro Manila and parts of Luzon. Budget Watch: ACT Teachers party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio warned the House may insert major changes into the 2027 DPWH budget via “amendments” and “for later release,” after scrutiny of flood-control gaps and project timelines. Local Economy Snapshot: PSA data shows Quezon City remains the country’s biggest local economy in 2025, holding about 6% of national GDP. Education & Governance Debate: PLM students questioned the university’s honorary Doctor of Laws for President Marcos, citing lack of consultation and concerns tied to good governance and martial-law legacy. Power Reliability: The Visayas grid faces another red alert as NGCP reports capacity shortfalls tied to coal plant unavailability and reduced imports. Finance & Currency Pressure: Economists warn the peso’s slide past ₱62/$ could feed into cost-push inflation, while the government’s July borrowing jumped sharply to fund needs. Labor Rights: DHL warehouse workers in Laguna remain on strike amid claims management is trying to shut down operations to avoid bargaining.
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