AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPhilippines Health Policy: Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. was sworn in as the new health secretary, with private hospital unions urging him to clear delayed COVID-era Health Emergency Allowances and fix staffing and working conditions. Maternal & Child Health: Eastern Visayas LGUs welcomed a KOICA-funded P100M maternal, newborn and child health expansion through 2030, aiming to cut deaths in remote communities. Public Health & Environment: Canary Islands scientists warn worsening beach water quality is becoming a health risk, citing wastewater problems and desalination brine discharges. Extreme Heat: Health ministries across regions issued heat-safety guidance as temperatures push above 40C, stressing hydration, shade, and heatstroke prevention. AI & Jobs: More than 200 economists and AI experts urged governments to act now on AI’s economic impact, warning of rapid job displacement. Banking & Business: JPMorgan posted record Q2 profits, while Malaysia’s IPO market stayed active and maturing, and Egypt reported a 28% jump in tax revenues amid a better business climate. Energy & Industry: Kazakhstan ordered a $4.9B environmental fine tied to the Kashagan oilfield, with the operator seeking arbitration.
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