AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImpeachment Trial: Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense witnesses faced questions over their credibility and property records, including an accountant’s admission that she was a “partner in name” at a firm linked to companies tied to Duterte and her husband. Economic Slowdown: The economy grew just 2.1% in the third quarter, its weakest expansion since the pandemic; President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered officials to review growth and other targets on Dec. 1. Government Accountability: The Sandiganbayan suspended former House Speaker Martin Romualdez for 90 days over a plunder case. At a hearing, Rep. Toby Tiangco testified that lawmakers had heard of a 20% commission on budget requests; the allegations remain under review. ASEAN Summit: Marcos inspected Manila summit venues ahead of the Nov. 15–17 gathering, while the US handed the Philippine Marines two unmanned surveillance vessels. Voter Registration: Comelec reopened registration for the 2028 elections through July 30, 2027. El Niño Preparations: Quezon City urged residents to protect seniors and people with disabilities from heat, with 32 public libraries designated as cooling centers.
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