AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVisa & Air Connectivity: Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI Gov. David Apatang are urging the U.S. to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Programme, arguing it would boost tourism, strengthen regional ties, and support air links as Philippine Airlines prepares to resume Manila–Saipan flights after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. Workforce Reform: CNMI Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds is pushing H.R. 8931 to ease the CW-1 “touchback” requirement for certain CNMI-only transitional workers, saying the Commonwealth can’t afford to lose workers while recovery continues. Democracy & Rights in Territories: A bipartisan congressional briefing in Washington examined what “consent of the governed” means for people in U.S. territories, highlighting the ongoing democratic gap for 3.6 million residents, including CNMI. Ocean & Local Science: The Ocean Exploration Trust’s Nautilus returns to Mariana waters with missions that include local participants from CNMI and Guam, aiming to map deep-sea habitats and expand scientific knowledge. Sports & Community Recovery: Badminton is back with a July run of international Grade 3 tournaments in Saipan, signaling recovery and renewed regional competition. Culture & Community: United Filipino Organization cancels this year’s Pistang Pinoy in CNMI due to Sinlaku recovery challenges, replacing it with a simple flag-raising ceremony.
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