AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoExtreme Heat Watch: Pagasa says the heat index hit 47°C on Wednesday (May 13) in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur and Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, with “danger” levels (42–51°C) also recorded across parts of Luzon and Visayas—prompting local advisories and heat-safety reminders. Local Cooling Response: In Iloilo City, the government is running three cooling hubs (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) with free water and electrolyte drinks, partly powered by solar. DENR Enforcement Upgrade: DENR rolled out a new national standard manual (ELEMO) to standardize how environmental cases are investigated, arrested, and prepared for prosecution. Forest Jobs via Tupad: In Quezon, Tupad beneficiaries were tapped for forest conservation work—nursery operations, protection patrols, and plantation activities. Power Crunch Signals: NGCP placed the Visayas grid on Red Alert on May 13 due to forced outages, while business groups warn repeated instability is raising costs. Solar Consumer Protection: A lawmaker urged agencies to crack down on fly-by-night solar providers amid reports of poor installations and weak after-sales service.
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