AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSports Push: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged full government support for athletes at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, backing school sports clubs and wider organized competition as the event kicks off in Agusan del Sur. ASEAN Tourism Boost: The Philippines’ ASEAN chairship is also being pitched as a direct win for local tourism and hospitality, riding on visa-free travel within the region. Agriculture Reform: The World Bank is backing a $1bn Philippine agriculture reform push, with funds tied to measurable targets under the PSAT programme. First Gold Moment: Leyte’s Chrishia Mae Tajarros made history again as the first Palaro gold medalist, defending her 3,000m title in the secondary girls’ event. Financial Crime Crackdown: Hong Kong is stepping up the fight against fraud and money laundering after a multi-jurisdiction operation flagged major losses tied to scams. Brunei & Regional Tech: Brunei’s BDCB is expanding its FinTech regulatory sandbox, while Brunei’s ΣHAI team won top honours at the AI Ready ASEAN Youth Challenge with an AI dementia care platform.
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