AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDeath Penalty: The Philippines has opened talks with Cambodia and Timor-Leste on persuading other ASEAN members to abolish capital punishment; the three have effectively ended its use. Central Asia: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Uzbekistan for a regional summit, with more than 200 American companies joining a push for trade, investment and security ties. Aging Societies: Japan and South Korea show how difficult it is to reverse population decline, raising questions about whether the Philippines can avoid similar pressures. Regional Haze: Indonesian fires are driving a severe haze episode across Southeast Asia, prompting calls for stronger ASEAN action. Wildlife: A census found 229 waterbirds across two sites in the Philippines’ Quezon province, highlighting the value of its wetlands, rice fields and coastal habitats for migratory species.
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