AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoPhilippines Markets: The PSEi snapped a six-day winning streak, falling 0.83% as investors booked profits amid renewed US-Iran worries after Trump said a ceasefire had collapsed. Fintech Expansion: Atome Philippines secured a ₱5bn peso credit line from Asia United Bank to scale its BNPL “Anywhere Card,” targeting underbanked Filipinos, especially women. Middle East Diplomacy: EU critics say it failed to drive a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, but the EU is urged to step up humanitarian and state-building support for Lebanon. Regional Security: The IRGC claimed it hit a US command center and the al-Azraq airbase in Jordan with 10 ballistic missiles, escalating the US-Iran standoff. Typhoon Bavi Watch: Taiwan, Japan and parts of China braced for a massive storm, with heavy rain and flight cancellations already underway. Bangladesh Higher Education: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University earned an “A” in THE Impact Rankings for SDG contributions. Science & Health: WHO projects cancer cases could nearly double by 2050 as aging populations strain healthcare systems. Culture & Sports: Virtual taekwondo is gaining traction, while the World Cup’s expanded format keeps Europe dominant deep into the knockout stage.
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