AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Niño: PAGASA says Cebu could face drought by February or March 2027 as a very strong El Niño cuts rainfall; dry conditions may last until June. The House has added funding for irrigation, farm roads and aid to farmers and fisherfolk in its proposed 2027 budget. Air Quality: Metro Cebu’s air reached “very unhealthy” levels, prompting four local governments to suspend in-person classes. Weak winds may be trapping pollution from vehicles, industry, construction and open burning near the ground. Fish Kill: A mass die-off wiped out an estimated 70% to 75% of milkfish in fish pens in Dagupan’s Pugaro and Salapingao, causing heavy losses for growers. Marine Protection: Boac’s bishop backed calls to protect the biodiverse Verde Island Passage and the coastal communities that depend on it. Waste Management: Cebu City’s long-term garbage plan remains unsettled as councilors question the cost of a proposed processing system and call for clear waste-reduction targets.
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