AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTyphoon Choi-wan Watch: Guam is spared a direct hit, but a monsoon surge is already bringing hazardous winds and seas for the next couple of days, with gusts reported around 30–45 mph and advisories continuing into Sunday. CNMI Storm Disruption: Choi-wan is battering Saipan, Tinian and Rota with strong winds, intermittent outages, school and college closures, and debris cleanup as flash-flood risk grows. Utility Costs Under Review: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation filed a three-year rate hike plan plus a typhoon recovery surcharge; CPUC hearings are set for Oct. 19–21, with possible changes starting Dec. 1. Local Government Funding Crunch: CNMI government operations shut down at the start of FY2027 after the budget bill arrived too late for review, leaving only federally funded and “essential services” positions working. Drug Pricing Claims: A multistate coalition is seeking court approval of a $400M Sandoz/Fougera settlement over alleged generic drug price manipulation, with eligible consumers urged to file claims. Tourism & Travel: Marianas Visitors Authority promoted the islands at Tourism Expo Japan 2026, and Philippine Airlines plans to restore Manila–Saipan flights on Oct. 25. Business & Community: CNMI paddlers are fundraising for the Guam Micro Cup, and the Saipan Chamber gubernatorial forum was cut short by a power outage tied to Choi-wan.
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