AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoImpeachment Watch: The Supreme Court cleared Richard Heydarian, Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña, and anti-poverty czar Larry Gadon of indirect contempt over their criticism of the Sara Duterte impeachment ruling, saying their statements lacked any link to obstructing justice. Sona Prep: The House says it’s ready for Marcos’ fifth SONA with heavy security—about 22,000 PNP personnel—while contingency plans cover outside disruptions and even natural calamities. Youth Health Push: Health advocates urged Marcos to raise sin taxes on alcohol, sweetened drinks, and tobacco, arguing current measures aren’t curbing youth stunting, obesity, smoking, and vaping. Cost-of-Living Aid: Marcos expanded UPLIFT cash assistance for 7.5M poor and low-income households amid Middle East-driven fuel price pressure. DOJ/NBI SEA Games Probe: DOJ and Malacañang backed the NBI’s reopening of the 2019 SEA Games investigation, rejecting claims it’s meant to intimidate senator-judges in the impeachment trial. West Philippine Sea Tensions: The Philippines condemned China Daily’s racist AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, with Teodoro calling it “contemptible propaganda.” School Safety: DepEd said active attack drills must be paired with mental health support and stronger student reporting systems. Food Policy: NFA will raise palay buying price to P21/kg and temporarily ban rice imports in Iloilo mid-September to end-November.
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