AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWeather Watch: Pagasa says generally fair weather will hold through the weekend, but Luzon may see localized rain showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon as habagat affects Extreme Northern Luzon. Public Health & Youth: Health advocates urged Marcos to raise sin taxes on alcohol, sweetened drinks, and tobacco, warning that stunting and obesity risks are rising among young people and that vaping isn’t safer. Rice Policy: NFA will raise palay buying price to P21/kg from September and temporarily ban rice imports in Iloilo mid-September to end-November to protect farmers’ earnings. School Safety: Sen. Mark Villar filed the Ligtas Act to standardize threat avoidance and emergency preparedness in schools after recent attacks. Sports & Community: PSC-backed youth archery shines with South Korean coaching as Alas Pilipinas boys aim for semis chances in SEA V.Cup action. Arts & Culture: Alex Eala’s homecoming drew fans to Glorietta for a meet-and-greet, while Cinemalaya 22 continues spotlighting Filipino stories. Environment & Heritage: Baguio marks the 36th anniversary of the 1990 earthquake with a new memorial for community resilience.
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