AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Safety & Piracy: Philippines consumer advocates are urging President Marcos Jr. to prioritize the Site Blocking Bill in the SONA, saying shared blocking tools already work and should be extended to intellectual property enforcement to curb illegal sites. Online Threats: NBI says it’s investigating online death threats against Sen. Risa Hontiveros and has identified a “person of interest” for forensic review. Media & Democracy: Philippine media groups warn pending anti-disinformation bills would “confuse symptoms with the disease,” arguing they expand state control over speech and could be misused against journalists. Ad/Platform Regulation: TikTok was fined $7M for unlawful collection of user data for ads, while Google faces major EU antitrust penalties over app store/search competition. Consumer/Trust: Utility scam alerts highlight how fraudsters impersonate energy providers to demand urgent payments. Public Policy & Accountability: UK Housing Secretary Angela Rayner refuses to return a ~£17k exit payment after rejoining Cabinet, keeping the spotlight on political ethics. Climate Pressure: London hosepipe bans and heatwave warnings return as drought and wildfire conditions intensify.
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