AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoPublic Spending: The House plans an online tracker showing the locations, funding and status of government projects, while ordering a review of 2026 spending. Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez also removed four district engineers over corruption allegations and false project documents. El Niño: Twenty senators urged President Marcos to declare a state of calamity in drought-hit areas and release preparedness funds as severe dry conditions threaten communities. Economy: Third-quarter growth slowed to 2.1%, its weakest since the pandemic, while inflation reached 7.8% in October. Sara Duterte Trial: A Davao City assessor testifying for the vice president’s defense confirmed a China trip with local officials, drawing questions from senator-judges. Defense Ties: Japan will provide the Philippines with coastal radar and drones under a $27-million deal; Manila is also pursuing a potential $800-million purchase of more BrahMos missiles from India. Education: The nationwide rollout of more than 231,000 laptops for public school teachers has begun.
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