AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeatwave Watch (Philippines): PAGASA says dangerous heat index levels are expected Monday, May 18, with readings up to 44°C in places like Sangley Point (Cavite) and Tanauan (Batangas), and similar “danger” alerts across parts of Eastern Visayas. Public Health & Weather: The ITCZ may bring scattered rains in southern Mindanao, but hot, humid conditions are still expected to dominate much of the country. Biosafety Alarm (US): New disclosures around a Montana NIH high-containment lab follow a reported exposure incident involving a deadly hemorrhagic fever virus. Wildlife & Conservation: Türkiye’s Antalya coast has started caretta carettas nesting, while Qatar’s MoECC stepped up enforcement after illegal seagull hunting. Science Policy (South Africa): Science, Technology and Innovation announced a R10.4bn budget for 2026/27, aiming to expand research, skills, and innovation. Tech & Society: A Cambridge student set a new fidget spinner duration record, and an AI trend is prompting users to get “rest” during ordinary chats.
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