AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOFW Support: Philippines President Marcos ordered an extra ₱3B for the Department of Migrant Workers to fund the full repatriation chain—flights, post-departure help, and reintegration—after 10,446 Filipinos were brought home from the Middle East via humanitarian flights. Middle East Jobs & Mobility: Despite the Gulf conflict, Pakistanis kept taking work abroad; official data says 300,000+ found jobs in Middle Eastern states (led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE) in Jan–May. Shipping & Energy Risk: Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon and alleged US ceasefire violations, while US officials said merchant traffic continued—raising fresh uncertainty for regional hiring tied to oil and trade. Diplomacy: US-Iran talks in Switzerland resumed with JD Vance’s involvement, but the Hormuz closure and Lebanon fighting threaten the deal’s stability. Governance & Enforcement: Iraq launched a crackdown on money laundering and contract reviews, signaling tighter compliance that can affect public-sector hiring and procurement.
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