AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDela Rosa Manhunt: Malacañang says the one-week deadline for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender is meant to allow a peaceful arrest. A P50-million reward is on offer, and the deadline expires Thursday. Regional Security: Cebu hosts the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus on Oct. 28–29, with India’s defence minister and other regional counterparts attending. The AFP also says it is improving living conditions aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal. Economy and Power: The peso hit a record-low close of P63.95 to the dollar, while the Visayas grid faces red and yellow alerts amid tight supply. Public Accountability: Outgoing DPWH chief Vince Dizon says projects will now require local government coordination, including a certificate of no objection. Separately, scrutiny is mounting over alleged pork in the proposed 2027 budget. Military Tragedy: Four Philippine Air Force pilots died when two training aircraft collided in Batangas; the aircraft fleet has been grounded as an investigation proceeds. Undas Preparations: Authorities are ramping up security and traffic controls ahead of Nov. 1 and 2, with Manila North Cemetery expecting about two million visitors.
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