AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation Funding: The DBM released about P9.75B to CHED/UniFAST to cover arrears for the Free Higher Education program across 108 SUCs, backing implementation for academic years 2022–2025. Student Support: Sen. Erwin Tulfo pushes a Student Load Discount Act seeking a 20% cut on prepaid, postpaid, and mobile internet plans for enrolled Filipino students—aimed at easing costs amid weather-driven class disruptions. School Assistance: San Juan City will distribute customized rubber shoes to 13,000 K–12 public students plus P.E. uniforms, replacing earlier pairs and adding to its broader classroom support. Child Safety & Health: A warning from the US CPSC flags counterfeit squishy toys sold online as potentially unsafe, urging buyers to stick to reputable sellers. Mindanao Peace Services: The Information–Serbisyo Caravan 2026 in Sulu brought multiple national agencies together for consultations, livelihood, health, and education help. Culture & Arts: Talisaynon artist Roedil Geraldo opens “The Diaries of My Time” at The Negros Museum, using sculpture and drawings to reflect on Philippine society. Sports (PH spotlight): Filipino fencers bag five golds at the SEA Fencing Junior and Cadet meet in Kuala Lumpur.
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