AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Safety: A fire at an allegedly illegal firecracker factory in Pangasinan killed at least four people, including a child, with one person still missing. Economy and Climate: October inflation hit 7.8%, driven by fuel costs, while a “very strong” El Niño threatens water supplies and crops through 2027; dangerous heat is also forecast in parts of the country. China and ASEAN: Manila and Beijing agreed to manage maritime tensions through dialogue as the Philippines prepares to host the ASEAN Summit, with Washington’s security framework and a possible Pax Silica deal also in focus. Politics and Justice: Sara Duterte’s defense sought 25 witnesses for her impeachment trial, but former law dean Ralph Sarmiento declined to testify. ICC prosecutors meanwhile sought additional testimony on alleged drug-war killings. Accountability: A court questioned why detained former House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s staff were allowed into his cell; columnist Ramon Tulfo retracted his claim that Romualdez had left jail. Disaster Watch: Mayon remains at Alert Level 3 after an eruption prompted evacuations. Metro Manila: Manila Water repair work is disrupting service in parts of the capital and Rizal.
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