AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoImpeachment Court Moves Forward: The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte, with 23 senators taking their oath as judges and a writ of summons issued for her to file an answer within 10 days—prosecutor Joel Chua says the trial will proceed even if she or her lawyers don’t show up. Budget Leadership Shift: President Marcos appointed UP professor Kim Robert de Leon as DBM secretary, replacing the acting budget chief amid renewed calls for tighter spending transparency as the 2027 budget gets drafted. Legal Win for Red-tagged Group: A Cebu City court dismissed a terrorism financing case vs CERNET officials and members, citing a lack of statutory publication requirement when the alleged acts happened. Cost-of-Living Pressure: BMI warns Middle East-driven fuel and inflation shocks are fueling social unrest, pointing to inflation hitting 7.2% in April. Local Economy Watch: DA plans a local rice SRP guide of P53/kilo, while DPWH eyes dredging and flood interceptor works in Parañaque to stop recurring flooding.
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