AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: PAGASA said Typhoon Obet (Saudel) entered the Philippine area of responsibility Monday afternoon as a near-super typhoon, packing 175 kph winds and gusts up to 215 kph, while also enhancing the southwest monsoon that will keep bringing rain over Northern and Central Luzon for days. Flood Prevention Funding: The DBM released ₱1 billion to UP for Project NOAH to boost AI-powered flood forecasting and real-time hazard monitoring, aiming to shift government from response to prevention. Water Security: Manila Water added 14,501 new connections in the East Zone in the first half of 2026, pushing total service connections to 1,223,835, supported by investments in alternative raw water sources. Waste & Flooding: Malacañang urged LGUs to improve solid waste disposal as garbage worsened flooding, with a plan to study allocating part of LGU NTA for solid waste projects. School Safety in Storms: DepEd postponed nationwide active-attack drills to the first week of September due to bad weather, while pediatric and psychiatric groups warned about trauma risks. Wildlife Protection: Authorities in Ormoc, Leyte rescued seven protected birds (including hornbills) after arresting a man selling wildlife without permits. Mining Opposition: Ten Catholic dioceses urged review and possible cancellation of Altai Philippines Mining Corp.’s mining agreement on Sibuyan Island, citing ecological risks.
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