AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoScience & Innovation: Paraguay’s IV International Science Festival set a new record, drawing 1,669 participants across Asunción, Coronel Oviedo and Caaguazú, with 30+ free activities and a push to spread research beyond the capital. Energy Regulation: Davao Light and Power in the Philippines (ERC order) is moving to operate, bill and collect in expanded franchise areas after NORDECO was told to stop billing—an example of how regulators can reshape utility competition and consumer experience. Education Policy: DepEd XI is rolling out “Blended Learning 4.1” to reduce class interruptions, using a four-day in-person model supported by offline-capable tablets. Agribusiness Trade: Japan is negotiating a Mercosur EPA aimed at cutting tariffs on beef and chicken, with Paraguay in the bloc that could benefit from wider market access. Sports & National Pride: Paraguay’s World Cup squad returned to a hero’s welcome at Silvio Pettirossi Airport in Luque, with the campaign seen as a foundation for 2030.
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