AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTerritorial Democracy Watch: A June 4 bipartisan congressional briefing at the U.S. Senate, featuring CNMI Gov. David Apatang’s participation via video, zeroed in on the “consent of the governed” promise—arguing that about 3.6 million Americans in U.S. territories, including CNMI and Guam, still lack full democratic rights. Regional Travel & Tourism: Guam and CNMI governors renewed their push to add the Philippines to the Guam–CNMI visa waiver program, aiming to boost lawful travel, tourism demand, and air service options. Ocean & Science: The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Nautilus returns to Mariana waters starting June 10, with local participants joining deep-sea mapping missions around the islands. Sports & Community Recovery: Saipan is set for a packed July badminton run (three consecutive international events), while CNMI athletes also gear up for fundraising and competition—like the “Paddle for the World Stage” pickleball tournament June 26–28 to support Team CNMI in Vietnam. Culture & Resilience: Filipino community leaders canceled this year’s “Pistang Pinoy” due to Sinlaku recovery, replacing it with a simple flag-raising ceremony on June 12.
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