AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEconomic Update: The Philippine economy grew 2.3% in Q2 year-on-year, slower than expected, while July inflation eased to 6.2%—but analysts say the BSP may still keep raising rates as core inflation risks linger. Jobs Watch: Unemployment inched up again in June to 4.9% as more fresh graduates entered the labor force, but job creation lagged. Digital Government: DICT is asking for P2.7 billion to upgrade and strengthen eGovPH after earlier outages, and it also rolled out free public Wi-Fi in 160 sites across South and North Cotabato. Education & Tech: UP College of Law is tightening AI use in classes, citing weaker argument quality and concerns graduates are becoming “AI-dependent.” Local Concerns (QC readers): Labor groups are pushing back in court over another bid to suspend the NCR P85 wage hike TRO. Pax Silica Pushback: Senators want closer scrutiny of the Pax Silica AI hub, stressing free, prior, and informed consent for farmers and indigenous communities. International Spotlight: The US formally requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy over sex-trafficking charges.
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