AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAnti-China Casket Row: The DFA condemned anti-China caskets left across Metro Manila and said threats or violence against foreigners won’t be tolerated, as police investigate and the Chinese Embassy demands protection for its personnel. Metro Manila Wage Hike: Employers’ group Ecop said it expects no more moves to stop the ₱85 NCR minimum wage increase after talks, while lawmakers push to lift the TRO so the wage order can be implemented. Economy Watch: Malacañang called the Q2 GDP slowdown to 2.3% “temporary,” citing Middle East conflict and pointing to faster spending releases, as foreign reserves also slipped to $103.4B. Power Costs & Losses: The Management Association of the Philippines urged tougher enforcement against pilferage and nontechnical losses, saying consumers shouldn’t pay for utility inefficiencies. Politics & Courts: The Senate blue ribbon panel will hand its flood control inquiry to the Ombudsman; meanwhile, the Ombudsman dismissed the impact of “maleta boys” recantations on plunder cases. Transport: DOTr said the Villar Group agreed to terms for the LRT-1 Las Piñas station construction. Sports & Culture: Alex Eala advanced in tennis; Magnolia beat Meralco in the PBA despite a rain-delayed game; and Palawan’s Angelica Lopez won Reina Filipinas Grand International.
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