AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDisaster Aid: Applications opened Oct. 9 for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for workers and self-employed people whose livelihoods were hit by Super Typhoon Sinlaku. The deadline is Oct. 24. Government Finances: The new FY2027 budget ends the shutdown but cuts most government workers to 26.5 hours a week; Gov. David Apatang estimates up to 400 could face furloughs. He also urged regulators to pause CUC’s proposed utility rate hikes. Travel and Trade: Philippine Airlines will restore Saipan-Manila flights on Oct. 26, reopening connections for tourism, business and travel across Asia. Saipan businessman James Kim is also looking to link local companies with Korean suppliers and investors. Infrastructure: The CNMI has submitted more than $12.5 billion in projects for federal consideration, including upgrades to power, ports, water systems and roads. Consumer Costs: CNMI residents who bought certain generic drugs from 2009 to 2019 may qualify for compensation from a multistate settlement; claims are due March 8, 2027.
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