AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBasketball & National Pride: Gilas Pilipinas beat Iran 68-56 in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, completing a sweep in the fourth window and improving to 4-4; the win was dedicated to June Mar Fajardo, who officially retired from national team duties after key second-quarter impact. Central Asia Power Play: India and Uzbekistan upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting $5 billion in annual trade by 2030 and agreeing a uranium supply framework. Indo-Pacific Security: U.S. Marines boarded a suspect vessel in the Pacific as SOUTHCOM expands counter-drug operations. Regional Diplomacy Under Strain: At the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, at least five leaders are missing, with foreign interference blamed and debate set to intensify around missile testing and outside powers. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Lowell is strengthening in the Central Pacific and is expected to pass south of Hawaii as a strong hurricane later this week; officials urge preparedness. Money & Risk: The Philippine peso hit a record low versus the U.S. dollar, dragged by energy import costs and a widening trade deficit.
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