AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIslamic Banking Leadership: Former Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman was named chair and CEO of state-owned Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines, as the bank targets wider financial inclusion and stronger Islamic banking nationwide. Anti-Smuggling Crackdown: Police in Misamis Oriental seized about P20.8M worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes from a van and arrested three people, finding 520 master cases hidden under abaca fiber. Impeachment Transparency: Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said all documents for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial are now publicly accessible via a dedicated Senate website tab. Maritime Economy & Food Supply: President Marcos inspected the Navotas Fish Port Complex rehabilitation, saying modernization will make operations safer, boost fisherfolk livelihoods, and support stable fish supply. AI & Industry Push: Finance Secretary Frederick Go promoted the US-backed Pax Silica AI hub in New Clark City, framing it as a jobs-and-tech “generational” project. West Philippine Sea Awareness: Baguio declared July 12 as West Philippine Sea Awareness Day for the 10th anniversary of the 2016 arbitral award. Energy & Inflation Watch: Fuel prices are projected to rise next week, with diesel up by as much as P4/liter and gasoline possibly rolled back or up by P1/liter amid supply constraints. Public Health Policy: Manila groups urged a ban on indoor smoking and vaping areas, citing that ventilation can’t fully prevent exposure in enclosed spaces.
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