AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNonprofit Tax-Status Overhaul (Philippines): President Marcos Jr. signed EO 117, making the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) the sole accrediting authority for social welfare and development agencies—so approved groups can get donee institution status recognized by the Bureau of Internal Revenue for tax-deductible donations and donor tax exemptions. Community & Rights in Action: In Trinidad and Tobago, an injunction blocking evictions at the Breakfast Shed (Femmes du Chalet) was extended to May 26 after a nonprofit representing vendors pushed back. Funding for NGOs (Maldives): Bank of Maldives opened applications for its Bank Fund 2026, offering grants to registered NGOs for education, environment, sports, and community development. Mental Health Alternatives: A psychiatrist backed a campaign promoting Irish language learning as a community-based mental health support. Tech & Advocacy Leadership: Makati Business Club named Julia Abad as its first woman executive director, aiming to strengthen policy and transparency work. OpenAI Court Fight: Sam Altman testified that Elon Musk wanted control of OpenAI and denied “stealing a charity” claims as the trial continues.
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