AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBasketball & Youth Sport: The Philippines’ Gilas Women U-18 program has named veteran coach Sandy Arespacochaga as head coach for the 2026 FIBA Women’s U-18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers in Bacolod (June 2–6), aiming to build a development pool beyond just the tournament. FX & Risk Mood: MUFG says the Philippine peso is Asia’s worst-hit currency since late February, down 6.6% vs the US dollar as investors flee risk amid US-Iran tensions and higher global rates. Health & Nutrition: A George Mason-led study in PLOS Medicine finds food-based prenatal supplements (energy and protein) improve birth weights and reduce high-risk newborn outcomes across Africa and South Asia. Digital Radio Policy: WorldDAB released a DAB+ Public Policy Toolbox to help governments speed digital radio migration as FM spectrum tightens. AI & Industry: China and Singapore urged deeper AI cooperation to turn AI into a regional “public good,” with ASEAN-ready use cases like smart healthcare and manufacturing.
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