AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEconomy: GDP grew just 2.1% in the third quarter, the weakest expansion since 2009 outside the pandemic and the fifth straight quarter of slowing growth, as inflation weighs on household spending. Impeachment Trial: Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense began presenting its case over allegations of unexplained wealth, but its first planned witness was unable to attend; calls for Duterte to testify are growing. Law and Order: Police say they have validated at least 500 tips in the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and other fugitives. ASEAN Summit: Nearly 20,000 police will help secure the gathering of regional leaders and other guests. China Tensions: The DFA says diplomacy remains the country’s primary tool for managing disputes, while Pangasinan fishermen report Chinese fish-cage operators encroaching on their traditional grounds. Environment: The Coast Guard has recovered about 250 kilos of oil-contaminated material after a leak involving an underwater power cable in Leyte. Budget Watch: Senators are preparing to scrutinize the ₱7.2-trillion 2027 budget and push for livestreams and transcripts of bicameral talks.
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