AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoExtreme Weather: Senators pressed for urgent preparations for a potentially severe El Niño, warning of risks to water, food and health. Super Typhoon Champi is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility as Rosal; it is not yet affecting the country, but may bring strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon later this week. Water and Flood Readiness: Manila Water is maximizing its Laguna Lake treatment plant ahead of prolonged dry conditions, while PAGASA and South Korea’s KOICA are developing a $12.7-million flood-warning system for Metro Manila and the Laguna Lake area. Climate Policy: President Marcos ordered a national carbon-market framework, which could let communities and businesses earn from projects that cut emissions or protect forests. Biodiversity: DENR recorded four additional bird species in Rizal’s Pamitinan Protected Landscape, including the locally occurring Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher. Regional Haze: Indonesian fires have burned nearly 1.9 million hectares this year, worsening air pollution across Southeast Asia; Indonesia has accepted firefighting assistance from Malaysia and Singapore.
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