AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation Access & Infrastructure: Sen. Loren Legarda urged Congress to prioritize the classroom backlog in the 2027 national budget, citing the need for over 165,000 classrooms and possible condemnation of tens of thousands by 2028. School Safety & Youth Protection: The DOJ will issue an anti-bullying policy so local prosecutors and action centers can receive and handle bullying complaints, after deadly and violent school incidents. Public Order at SONA: Manila and Quezon City will suspend classes on July 27 so students can watch Marcos’ SONA, while PNP said multiple groups were allowed to rally and security will involve 20,000+ personnel. Indigenous Rights in Energy: Kalinga advocates questioned NCIP clearance permits for the Karayan Hydropower Project, saying free, prior, and informed consent is still lacking for affected Indigenous communities. Community & Culture: BARMM opened an Office for Other Bangsamoro Communities in Lanao del Norte, extending support to Muslim and Christian beneficiaries, including children with disabilities. Sports & National Pride: Alas Pilipinas women’s volleyball team was drawn against China in the Asian Games, while DepEd rolled out “Gas-Tuklas” aid for student-athletes and coaches. Media & Law: Lawyer Jose Sison, longtime host of “Ipaglaban Mo,” died at 88. Health & Lifestyle Policy: Baguio doctors backed raising the drinking age to 23 (or higher) to curb youth alcohol harm.
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