AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBudget Watch: Lawmakers are facing fresh scrutiny over the proposed ₱7.2-trillion 2027 budget. A House deputy speaker says opaque amendments left many lawmakers unaware of allocations, while the Senate plans to drop 295 infrastructure projects worth ₱8.836 billion for lacking documentation. Accountability: The Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation charges against six former DPWH officials and seven others over an alleged ₱491-million road right-of-way scam in General Santos City. Workers: New wage orders will raise daily minimum pay in Western Visayas by up to ₱45 and in Soccsksargen by ₱41 in two stages, with the first increases taking effect Nov. 19. Public Safety: Police rounded up 159 foreign nationals at an alleged parcel-scam operation in Pasay, including 128 Indonesians; authorities say some workers were lured by fake job offers and forced to work. El Niño Preparations: A strong dry spell could strain Metro Manila’s water supply into 2027. A new policy also lets schools make site-specific decisions on class suspensions as heat and other hazards intensify. Digital Security: President Marcos has urged stronger protection for online services used by consumers and small businesses.
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