AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnvironmental Rights: Sen. Loren Legarda urged stronger protection for land and environmental defenders after Global Witness reported 12 killings in the Philippines in 2025, the highest in Asia outside Latin America, warning that farmers and Indigenous communities face deadly land and resource conflicts. Digital Safety for Kids: The House passed the Safe and Friendly Environment for Kids in Digital Spaces Act, banning social media accounts for children 13 and below and tightening access for those under 18. Women in Politics: The Philippine Commission on Women pushed for a rapid referral pathway to address violence against women in politics as lawmakers hear bills defining and penalizing VAWP. Campus Freedom Under Fire: Karapatan criticized UST for suspending four student activists over a protest involving a Philippine Air Force exhibit, calling it repression of free expression and assembly. Culture & Film: DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island,” rooted in Filipino culture, is banking on an original Filipino story as it opens in theaters. Community & Faith: Manila’s La Naval de Manila procession traffic advisory highlights how major religious events shape daily life. Education Support: DepEd expanded its Kaagapay Program to help parents and caregivers act as co-educators and prevent bullying.
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