AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat Emergency: Imus City, Cavite hit a heat index of 46.9°C at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, after earlier readings of 43.7°C and 41.8°C—while Talisay, Batangas also logged a “danger” 44°C, as PAGASA warns prolonged exposure can trigger heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. Hantavirus Update: The MV Hondius outbreak remains the week’s biggest health story—WHO says total cases are now 11, and a French patient in Paris is critically ill on an artificial lung, with the ship returning to the Netherlands for cleaning and disinfection. Philippine Health Leadership: A major DOH workers’ group backs Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa amid complaints over alleged conflict of interest, “bid rigging,” and expired medicines and vaccines. Health Policy Watch: Palace says Marcos expects Congress to still pass 21 priority bills despite the Senate leadership shakeup. Community Care & Aging: Batangas City honored six centenarians with cash incentives and plaques under the Expanded Centenarians Act, highlighting continued push to support elderly Filipinos.
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