AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Community Readiness: President Marcos kicked off Brigada Eskwela in Navotas, urging DepEd to keep classes from being disrupted as the June 8 opening nears, with nationwide preparations running June 1–5. LGBTQ+ Rights in Healthcare: Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed an executive order giving LGBTQ+ people the right to name healthcare proxies for partners during emergencies, directing hospitals to recognize support and representation roles. Pride & Queer Culture on Screen: Christian Bables, Iñigo Pascual, and Elijah Canlas headline the Pride Month queer film “Drags to Riches,” premiering June 24. Public Health Policy: A House bill seeks to exempt essential medicines (and some nutritional products) from VAT, arguing common drugs like paracetamol and antibiotics remain taxable. Environment & Chemicals: Groups pushed for tighter rules on phthalates and bisphenols, warning of hormone and health risks from everyday exposures. Sports & National Pride: Palawan Open crowned Papa and Madis in tennis; Comelec says it’s fully prepared for BARMM parliamentary elections and is drafting AES terms for 2028. Culture Through Music: Puregold’s “OPM Con Generations” lines up SB19, Ben&Ben, Alamat, Flow G, and more for July 11 at Araneta.
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