AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPageant Backlash: Guam-born Kapuso star Brandon Espiritu and Mister-Pilipinas Global winner Jether Palomo are facing online backlash over “halfies” remarks that critics say demean home-grown Filipino pageant aspirants. Public Health Moves: DPHSS is centralizing operations through new commercial leases as federal SNAP-related changes drive a surge in workload, with some units relocating while the Public Health Laboratory stays put until a Mangilao facility opens in August. Defense & Navy: A $12.47M DoD contract will fund five years of engineering services for Guam-based submarine maintenance, including propeller and propulsion repairs. Local Events: The first annual Sånta Rita-Sumai Papåya Block Party runs June 13-14, and the first-ever Guam Marianas Dumau Open BJJ tournament is set for June 20 at UOG’s Calvo Field House. Guam Economy Watch: Property tax collections are down $24M versus projections, but overall tax receipts are up, with officials saying the shortfall is tied to delayed invoice issuance and should “self-rectify.” Nature & Recovery: A local conservation piece highlights shoreline regrowth after Typhoon Sinlaku, noting new shoots and returning coastal plants. Sports: Guam’s Team Masakåda fell 5-0 to Korea Republic in preliminary action as regional football friendlies continue.
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