AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHabagat Watch: PAGASA says the southwest monsoon will keep bringing rain over Luzon and parts of Visayas for the next five days, with 50–100 mm possible in areas like La Union, Pangasinan and Zambales, raising risks of localized flooding and landslides. Class Suspensions: Several LGUs moved to suspend in-person classes on Aug. 17 as monsoon rains intensify, including Cavite’s General Trias and Nasugbu in Batangas, with alternative learning modalities in place. Dam Levels: Water levels rose slightly in six dams (Angat, Ipo, Ambuklao, San Roque, Pantabagan, Magat) while La Mesa, Binga and Caliraya declined despite ongoing rains. Waste Crisis: Metro Manila’s waterways again faced a “sea of trash” after heavy habagat rains, with MMDA reporting hundreds of truckloads of garbage hauled from the Parañaque water channel—renewing calls to curb single-use plastics and improve enforcement. Wildlife & Land: A DENR forest ranger died after collapsing during a LAWIN patrol in Lipa City, Batangas, highlighting the risks faced in forest and biodiversity protection. Fisheries Rights: Fishers asked the Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling affecting municipal fisherfolk’s preferential use of municipal waters over commercial vessels.
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