AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTransport Rules: The LTFRB capped app-based taxi booking/platform fees at P60 or 20% of the approved fare (whichever is lower) to stop inconsistent and “non-transparent” charges. West Philippine Sea Diplomacy: Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said the Philippines won’t recall its Beijing defense attaché, saying posts are being reviewed under a new framework that could lead to closures if they don’t meet requirements. China Racism Row: Malacañang hit Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano over claims tied to COVID ayuda, as lawmakers and officials also renewed condemnation of China Daily’s “racist” AI “monkey” portrayal of Filipinos. Public Safety & Security: Manila police announced major road closures for the UPI rally on July 19. Campus Security: Baguio City urged deploying barangay tanods in every public school to strengthen protection amid recent school violence. Sports & Tragedy: Former San Beda/National U cager JV Gallego died in an NLEX crash at 28; Philippine Eagle “Sawaga-Dalwangan” also died during rehab in Davao. Earth & Weather: Phivolcs logged two aftershocks near Balut Island, Sarangani; PAGASA warned of habagat-driven heavy rains in parts of Luzon.
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