AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImpeachment Pressure: Caritas Philippines’ Social Action Network, backed by 167 bishops and priests, urged the Senate to convene as an impeachment court for VP Sara Duterte on May 18 and warned that delaying the trial “delays justice.” Senate Drama Fallout: Student groups at Assumption and UP are escalating outrage over the Senate leadership shakeup and related moves, while the Office of the Solicitor General pushes back hard against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s attempts to block ICC arrest. Governance Spotlight: The Philippines slipped four spots to 59th in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, with weak marks in leadership and foresight. Public Health & Youth: New reporting ties traffic gridlock to health harms and renews calls to stop youth vaping before it starts—especially as marketing finds ways around regulation. Culture & Faith on Screen: Ruby Ruiz’s thriller “First Light” drops its trailer, setting a June 24 cinema release. Connectivity Push: Globe asks DPWH to require telco space in buildings as the country updates the National Building Code.
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