AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoStorm & Safety: Tropical Storm Maymay’s heavy rains triggered a deadly landslide in La Trinidad, Benguet, burying an eatery; two cooks (31, 55) were pulled out dead and one (66) was rescued and taken to hospital, while roads like Kennon Road faced closures and debris risk. Relief Response: In the Philippines, DSWD extended immediate cash and burial/medical support plans for families affected by the Benguet landslide and a separate Rizal rockslide. Local Health & Violence: In Trinidad, a 66-year-old mother remains in intensive care after allegedly being set on fire by her son during a domestic dispute in Penal; she was intubated and is sedated, with police still searching for the suspect. Public Health Screening: CPL is offering free health screenings at all eight host venues across the Caribbean, including Trinidad—blood pressure, glucose, BMI, urinalysis and PSA testing—to support early detection of non-communicable diseases. Wellness Through Food: Tobago’s African Emancipation Day celebrations spotlight traditional dishes like roku fish and saltfish buljol, with emphasis on natural preparation methods and oil-free options. Health Policy Watch: PAAC raised concerns about the Ministry of Health’s involvement in prioritising pharmaceutical supplier payments via NIPDEC, amid claims the process should be independently managed.
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