AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHabagat Watch: PAGASA says enhanced southwest monsoon may bring heavier rains across more Luzon areas (including Metro Manila) early next week as Severe Tropical Storm Saudel could enter the PAR and boost habagat. Flood & Water Updates: After days of rain, only four of nine monitored dams saw slight water-level rises, while others—including La Mesa—dropped, as conditions briefly eased. Health Risks After Storms: Leptospirosis cases are climbing in flood-hit Metro Manila, with San Lazaro Hospital reporting 50 cases and urging prevention as more areas remain under calamity declarations. E-Waste Crackdown: Customs at Subic intercepted another US shipment of suspected e-waste, adding to recent alerts and pledges to keep stopping illegal imports. Biodiversity on the Ground: In Masbate, DENR-linked monitoring in mangroves and coasts recorded a vulnerable Philippine duck and a critically endangered giant golden-crowned flying fox. Mining vs Communities: Environmental and human rights groups condemned the arrest of three Indigenous leaders during negotiations over a mining firm’s exploration in Nueva Vizcaya, calling the charges arbitrary. Power & Climate Stress: Cebu’s prolonged power crisis is disrupting remote work and businesses, while ERC chief Francis Saturnino Juan calls for tighter oversight to prevent market abuse. EV Transition: Voltai plans to expand motorcycle battery-swapping stations starting 2027, aiming for about 1,000 stations over the medium term.
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