AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouthwest Monsoon Watch: PAGASA says habagat rains will keep hitting Luzon and parts of the western Visayas for the next five days, with moderate to heavy falls (50–100mm) expected in areas including Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, and Metro Manila—raising risks of flash floods and landslides. Class Disruptions: In Cavite and Batangas, about 28 LGUs suspended face-to-face classes on Aug. 17, with schools shifting to alternative learning modes as monsoon rains continue. Storm System Update: A low pressure area inside the PAR has a “low” chance of becoming a tropical cyclone, but PAGASA warns it may move westward and pass over extreme Northern Luzon while rain persists nationwide. Flood Control Debate: An editorial urges the government to fund flood-control projects that truly protect lives and property, while tightening safeguards against corruption. Student Connectivity Relief: Sen. Erwin Tulfo pushes a 20% student discount on mobile load and internet packages to help families cope with repeated weather-driven shifts to online learning. Local Funds Governance: Economist Cielo Magno calls for clear rules on LGU special funds to prevent political patronage ahead of 2028 elections.
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