AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoStorms and Heat: Super Typhoon Rosal weakened while moving away from the Philippines, but Signal No. 2 remained over Batanes and parts of the Babuyan Islands. Zamboanga City also suspended classes as the heat index hit a dangerous 43°C. Government Accountability: The NBI is investigating 26 additional alleged irregular flood-control projects, while the Ombudsman suspended DICT Undersecretary David Almirol over alleged conflicts of interest involving contracts worth more than ₱1.5 billion. Budget Ruling: The Supreme Court struck down disputed budget provisions; at least ₱467 billion already spent on programs whose beneficiaries acted in good faith will not be recovered. Lawmakers are calling for closer scrutiny of next year’s budget. China Tensions: Filipino lawmakers pressed President Marcos to seek the recall or declare persona non grata Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan after his remarks about China’s military strength. Filipinos Overseas: A Filipino worker was among two people killed by debris from an intercepted drone targeting a Saudi oil facility, as Houthi attacks escalate. El Niño Preparations: Bohol began cloud seeding as drought-related farm damage neared ₱300 million.
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