AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño & drought readiness: Science and Technology Sec. Renato Solidum Jr. warned that by March 2027 all provinces could face drought or very dry conditions, with effects varying by area and timing. Weather updates: Pagasa said habagat has ended, but the ITCZ will still bring rains over Palawan and Mindanao, while Luzon may stay hot and humid with localized thunderstorms. Water & sanitation: Manila Water reported it desludged 94,917 septic tanks in East Zone from Jan–Aug 2026, stepping up wastewater protection ahead of stronger El Niño. Agriculture support: Romblon is studying drought-tolerant crops like munggo and corn, while Quezon agriculture officials coordinated El Niño interventions for farmers and fisherfolk. Biodiversity & wildlife: A Philippine serpent eagle was rescued in Subic and turned over to DENR for assessment and rehabilitation. Coastal protection & conservation: A community-led photowalk and poetry reading in Gubat, Sorsogon pushed coastal protection awareness; Sumilon’s long marine protection is also spotlighted amid calls for updated ecological data. Local environment governance: Iloilo City’s ICARe risk-governance center made the Galing Pook Awards Top 20, and Cebu City officials scrutinized a proposed waste-processing system amid cost and technology concerns.
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