AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoASEAN Security: At a defense meeting in Cebu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed a new US–ASEAN cooperation framework, as regional leaders stressed unity amid disputes and rising security pressures. Citizenship Probe: Thai authorities are investigating a scheme in which men allegedly falsely claimed paternity so children could obtain Thai citizenship; 24 cases are under review and 46 arrest warrants have been issued. Rights Watch: Human Rights Watch warned that two proposed Sri Lankan laws could enable prolonged detention and other abuses, despite the government’s pledge to repeal oppressive legislation. Research Investment: The Philippines spent just 0.276% of GDP on research and development in 2020, the latest comparable figure, raising concerns about innovation and research capacity. Pacific Nuclear Legacy: Fiji’s defence minister urged countries responsible for past Pacific nuclear tests to help fund care for affected veterans and communities. Indigenous Enterprise: A new expo in Davao is connecting Mindanao Indigenous entrepreneurs and artisans with wider markets while promoting culturally grounded livelihoods.
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