AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDENR on Palawan nickel tree-cutting: The agency defended the Berong Nickel Project after authorizing 26,617 trees for cutting, saying work will be phased and paired with replacement—100 indigenous seedlings per tree cut, totaling an estimated 2.66M seedlings. Heat risk across MIMAROPA: Pagasa warned danger-level heat index readings in Puerto Princesa and San Jose (up to 45°C), plus Romblon (43°C) and Calapan (42°C), urging caution for outdoor exposure. Weather systems watch: A low-pressure area’s trough is expected to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains, and thunderstorms over Palawan and Mindanao, with a “medium” chance it could develop further. Aid distribution under fire: A senior lawmaker urged DSWD to overhaul assistance delivery after beneficiaries reportedly died while waiting in queues. Climate and food pressure: El Niño warnings continue, with scientists flagging a possible “Super Niño” that could worsen drought and raise food and energy costs. Local environment spotlight: Caritas Philippines condemned Quirino Avenue tree-cutting as “ecological violence,” saying the vulnerable bear the cost.
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