AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI-verified public safety: The MMDA warned a viral photo of its EDSA flood barriers was AI-generated and digitally altered, urging people to verify images before sharing. Digital trust in government: The Philippines’ BIR won a GovMedia award for its 2026 Interactive Digital Tax Calendar, highlighting citizen-facing tech in public services. Ad policy meets reality: India’s government notice to Meta over Instagram ads tied to child sexual abuse content keeps platform ad review in the spotlight, while regulators push for clearer accountability. Sports as media fuel: Spain’s World Cup run hit a marketing moment as Mikel Merino’s late goal sent La Roja to a semifinal vs France, with France/Spain hype driving attention. Infrastructure & comms: The Bureau of Customs issued new rules to speed temporary entry for submarine cable-laying and repair vessels, aiming to cut delays and costs for critical connectivity projects. Disaster disruption: Typhoon Bavi (Inday) led to flight and ferry cancellations and renewed flooding/cleanup efforts across the Philippines.
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