AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarthquakes and Volcanoes: A magnitude 5.6 quake off Davao Occidental shook parts of Mindanao, prompting class suspensions and safety checks; Phivolcs warned of aftershocks. Taal also had a five-minute minor eruption, with thin ashfall possible nearby. Duterte Cases: The ICC ruled former president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial. In Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, BIR testimony highlighted undeclared cash and questions over the couple’s assets and tax records. West Philippine Sea: Marcos says talks on a South China Sea code of conduct are progressing, as reports of Chinese Coast Guard water cannons against a Philippine vessel underscore continuing tensions. Economy and Livelihoods: September inflation rose to 7.2%, a more-than-three-year high, while August unemployment stood at 5.3%. El Niño also threatens water and farm production, with irrigation officials adjusting planting schedules in Bicol.
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