AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPara Sports: Davao-born Ernie Gawilan won the Philippines’ first gold at the Asian Para Games, taking his third straight 400-meter freestyle S7 title and qualifying for the 2028 Paralympics. Tennis: Alex Eala opened her Ningbo campaign with a straight-sets win over Diane Parry, reaching the round of 16. Education: Manila unveiled a six-storey, air-conditioned public school building with 68 classrooms and facilities including a library, clinic and computer room. Women in Leadership: Leah Lorenzo-Santiago became the Philippine Military Academy’s first female commandant of cadets, bringing decades of military service to the role. Festivals: Thousands gathered in Bacolod for MassKara street dancing, with one group using its performance to confront difficult truths. Faith and Memory: Nine years after Marawi’s liberation, the city’s Catholic community continues to worship despite the loss of its cathedral. Local History: A new book by historian Ian Christopher Alfonso explores 697 Macabebe place names and the town’s history. Filipino American Heritage: Author Gayle Romasanta brought Larry Itliong’s farmworker legacy to a UC Merced discussion, linking his story to the communities that shaped him.
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