AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJobs and Livelihoods: President Marcos joined DOLE in Cebu to launch programs offering disadvantaged workers skills certification, fisheries jobs and wage subsidies for small businesses. Economic Outlook: BSP Governor Eli Remolona urged Asian economies to guard against another financial crisis, recalling the risks of heavy capital inflows before the 1997 crash. Impeachment Trial: The Senate court dropped three charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving unexplained wealth and asset disclosures as the case’s focus; proceedings resume Nov. 9. Sen. Panfilo Lacson also disputed a claim that the trial cost ₱500 million, saying ₱27 million was allotted. Flood Probe: The NBI referred graft complaints to the DOJ over ₱7 billion in flood-control projects in Davao City, including projects in Rep. Paolo Duterte’s district. Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay urged Marcos to prioritize the economy and speed up the wider flood-control investigation. Digital Governance: Newly appointed DICT Secretary Robert Joseph Montes de Claro said he would review agency projects, budgets and procurement, amid investigations into alleged ghost Wi-Fi projects.
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