AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines Congress Power Shift: Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate President during Marcos Jr.’s special session, as the House and Senate moved to fast-track social protection bills and pending appointments. Legislation Under Pressure: The agenda includes an anti-political dynasty bill, crisis and student/teacher support measures, and education and food-program amendments—while the Senate leadership fight threatens to spill into the process. Public Order Watch: The PNP urged calm amid expected protests, after claims the special session was also meant to settle the Senate presidency dispute. Anti-Dynasty Fight: Business and advocacy groups warned the House’s version of the anti-political dynasty law could protect clans by allowing simultaneous national-level runs, urging the Senate to reject or veto it. U.S. Iran Deal Fallout: An interim U.S.-Iran agreement is roiling politics and markets, with lawmakers demanding the full text and skepticism growing over whether it can actually curb Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. Politics—Gas and Elections: Gas prices dipped below $4 in the U.S., while Georgia’s Senate runoff outcome sets up a high-stakes November showdown. Britain Hate-Politics Backlash: Ten years after Jo Cox’s murder, MPs warned that online hate and threats are worsening political division and discouraging public service.
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