AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño and Food Security: Pagasa says a very strong El Niño could persist through the first half of 2027, bringing drought risk and threatening crops. Lawmakers want public tracking of response funds and proof that ₱6.2 billion in aid reaches farmers and fisherfolk; PhilRice has also developed climate-risk maps to guide planting decisions. Extreme Heat: Heat index forecasts reached 43°C in Coron and Dipolog, while 17 Negros Occidental localities shifted classes online after dangerous heat. River Restoration: The Finance Department endorsed a proposed US$20-million UAE grant for Pasig River cleanup, including waste collection, recovery and enforcement against illegal dumping. The project targets a 25% cut in plastic and organic waste entering the river system over five years. Flood Resilience: A year after Typhoon Tino killed 143 people in Cebu, provincial and city officials are pursuing flood mitigation, early-warning systems and stronger rescue capacity. Wildlife: Four sea turtle nests containing 435 eggs have been found in La Union, with local residents and fishermen helping protect them.
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