AGP Executive Report

Wellness Tourism Push: The Guam Visitors Bureau led a delegation of 12 local businesses at the 41st Seoul International Travel Fair, pitching Guam as a “Wellness Island” with nature, relaxation, sports, and CHamoru culture performances. Hobby Spotlight: Guam’s first trading card café is expanding in Harmon—My Wife Told Me To Sell It and My Husband Told Me To Chill It now share a bigger space with play tables, display cases, and a café menu. Arts & Culture: CAHA is accepting nominations for the Guam Masters Award “Guam National Treasure,” honoring master traditional artists every four years. Local Pride Night: Love Out Loud II returns to Club Zoh in Tumon with DJs, drag performances, and Pride programming. Sports on TV: Guam’s Rai Flores and Deren Perez advanced on American Ninja Warrior to the Western Regional Finals. Community Watch: Guam EPA issued a weekly advisory for 12 polluted beaches, urging caution for swimming and fishing. Film/Storytelling: HBO Doc “The A List: 15 Stories from Asian Pacific Diasporas” highlights AAPI experiences, now streaming on HBO Max.

Trading Cards & Coffee: Guam’s first trading card café, My Wife Told Me To Sell It (with My Husband Told Me To Chill It), opened its expanded Harmon location in a bigger, more hangout-friendly space in Dededo. Arts & Culture: CAHA is accepting nominations for the Guam Masters Award “Guam National Treasure,” honoring master traditional artists every four years. Pride Night: Love Out Loud II brings Pride energy to Club Zoh in Tumon tonight with DJs and a featured drag performance. Sports Spotlight: Rai Flores (16) and Deren Perez advanced on American Ninja Warrior, moving on to the Western Regional Finals. Community Safety: Guam EPA issued a pollution advisory for 12 beaches after bacteriological results exceeded standards. Philippines Pageantry Talk: A “halfies” debate tied to Guam-born pageant figure Brandon Espiritu sparked pushback from Miss Earth winner Karla Henry and others. Film & Storytelling: ABS-CBN and FilAm Creative launched THE CROSSING, a global anthology series spotlighting Filipino filmmakers and stories. Beach Plans: Guam’s Pride and Philippine Independence celebrations also include events like the Papåya Block Party and Philippine Culinary Celebration at The Westin Resort Guam.

Beach Safety Update: Guam EPA flagged 12 polluted beaches after June 10 sampling, warning swimmers and anglers about illness risks from high enterococcus levels. Pride Night in Tumon: Love Out Loud II keeps Pride Month rolling tonight at Club Zoh with DJs and a featured drag performance (9 p.m.–2 a.m.). Hobby Spotlight: Guam’s first trading card café is expanding—My Wife Told Me To Sell It and My Husband Told Me To Chill It open their bigger Harmon spot with play tables, rare-card displays, and giveaways. Filipino Stories on TV: ABS-CBN and FilAm Creative launch “THE CROSSING,” a 24-part anthology series spotlighting Filipino filmmakers and identity, migration, and belonging. Local Culture Event: Sånta Rita-Sumai’s Papåya Block Party runs June 13–14 with food, crafts, entertainment, fireworks, and papaya contests. Community Sports: The first-ever Guam Marianas Dumau Open BJJ tournament hits UOG Calvo Field House June 20 for kids through masters. Legal Access Upgrade: A new free website, Territorial Review, now indexes Guam laws and Supreme Court of Guam opinions for easier public search. Court News: A man convicted of damaging a woman’s car while on felony release received three years with most suspended and two years supervised probation.

Pride Night in Tumon: Love Out Loud II keeps Guam’s Pride Month rolling tonight at Club Zoh (9 p.m.–2 a.m.) with local DJs and a featured drag performance by Anghel Phoenix. Filipino Storytelling Spotlight: ABS-CBN and FilAm Creative launch “THE CROSSING,” a 24-part anthology series celebrating Filipino filmmakers and identity, migration, memory, and belonging—streaming via TFC, MYX, ANC, and Cinema One. Guam Visitor Push: GVB and local partners market Guam as a “Wellness Island” at the Seoul International Travel Fair, pitching nature, culture, sports, and relaxation to Korean travelers. New Hobby Spot: Guam’s first trading card café expands in Harmon—bigger play space, more collectibles, and a café concept built for Pokémon/One Piece and card-game fans. Sports Calendar: The first-ever Guam Marianas Dumau Open BJJ tournament hits UOG Calvo Field House June 20, with gi and no-gi divisions for all levels. Community Fun: Sånta Rita-Sumai hosts its Papåya Block Party June 13–14 with food, rides, arts, fireworks, and papaya contests. Local Governance Tech: A new website, Territorial Review, makes Guam laws and Supreme Court opinions searchable for the public. Pacific Fishing Policy: Trump opens parts of the Mariana Trench monument to commercial fishing, a move that includes waters off Guam.

Pride Night: Love Out Loud II hits Club Zoh in Tumon tonight (9 p.m.–2 a.m.) with local DJs and a drag performance by Anghel Phoenix—tickets via GuamTime, 18+ for entry and alcohol 21+. Hobby Spotlight: Guam’s first trading card café just opened its expanded Harmon location—bigger play space, a “Gallery” for displays, and a new café concept for Pokémon/One Piece and card-game fans. Community Events: Sånta Rita-Sumai’s Papåya Block Party runs June 13–14 with food, rides, arts, fireworks, and papaya contests (pickled, dessert, dish, biggest, most unique, and eating). Sports & Fitness: The first Guam Marianas Dumau Open BJJ tournament lands June 20 at UOG Calvo Field House with Gi/No-Gi divisions for all ages and skill levels. Local Tech/Access: A new free website, Territorial Review, is putting Supreme Court of Guam opinions and the Guam Code online with plain-English search. Regional News: Trump restores commercial fishing access in parts of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument off Guam.

Guam Happenings: Guam’s first dedicated trading card café is officially expanding in Harmon, with a grand opening Friday (10 a.m.–7 p.m.) featuring new menu items, giveaways, and more room for Pokémon, One Piece, and TCG play. Pageantry Buzz: Guam-born titleholder Brandon Espiritu and Mister Pilipinas-Global Jether Palomo are facing fresh backlash over “halfies” remarks tied to pageant loyalty and respect. Food & Culture: The Westin Resort Guam kicked off a Philippine Culinary Celebration for Philippine Independence Day, pairing Filipino classics with familiar Original Pilipino Music and a market-style buffet setup. Sports & Community: ProCamps are set to start with free two-day football camps for kids (ages 6–14) across multiple military communities, led by NFL players. Local Sports Calendar: The Guam Marianas Dumau Open BJJ tournament hits June 20 at UOG Calvo Field House, with Gi and No-Gi divisions for all ages and skill levels. Family Fun: Sånta Rita-Sumai’s first Papåya Block Party runs June 13–14 with food, games, arts, rides, fireworks, and papaya contests. More to Watch: LeoLabs’ new space-tracking radar is now operational and will join the Valiant Shield exercise around Hawaii, Guam, and Japan.

Local Arts & Community: Sånta Rita-Sumai is kicking off its first annual Papåya Block Party on June 13–14 at the community center, with food, games, arts and crafts, fireworks, and papaya contests (pickled papaya, desserts, dishes, plus biggest/unique and an eating contest). Sports & Fitness: The first-ever Guam Marianas Dumau Open Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament lands June 20 at UOG Calvo Field House, with gi and no-gi divisions for kids through masters. Hobby Culture: Guam’s first trading card café has opened in Harmon—My Wife Told Me To Sell It and My Husband Told Me To Chill It—expanding play tables, rare-card displays, and a café setup for Pokémon/One Piece collectors. Music: Rebel SoulJahz return to Guam for a one-night-only “Back 2 My Roots” concert July 25 at UOG Calvo Field House. Running: RUNGUAM Running Festival 2026 is set for Aug. 16 in Tumon, with 5K and 10K races and a 1,000-participant cap. Pageantry Buzz: Fil-Am titleholders Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo face backlash over “halfies” remarks tied to international pageant representation. Guam News/Service: A $12.47M DoD contract will fund maintenance work for Guam’s submarine fleet, including propeller and propulsion repairs.

Pageant Buzz: Guam-born Kapuso star Brandon Espiritu and Mister Pilipinas-Global 2025 Jether Palomo are facing backlash over “halfies” remarks after a social media reel sparked criticism for allegedly not singing the Philippine anthem. Sports & Community: Guam’s football connection stays in the spotlight as the Philippines routed Myanmar 5-1 in the Tri-Nation Friendlies, after beating Guam by the same scoreline. Local Youth Agriculture: Fam Farms brings kids back to the land this summer with its six-week Famagu’on Farmers program (June 13–July 25), pairing youth with local ag experts for hands-on workshops. Public Safety: Guam Police say a man attempted to escape by driving into four patrol vehicles, leading to a SWAT response and arrest. Education Oversight: Sen. Vincent Borja calls a June 23 oversight hearing on GDOE school closure plans and reopening for 2026-2027. Hobby Culture: Guam’s first trading card café expands in Harmon, adding more play space plus a café concept for Pokémon and One Piece fans. Island Reggae Night: Rebel SoulJahz return to Guam for “Back 2 My Roots” on July 25 at UOG Calvo Field House. Aquaculture News: UH Hilo is joining a $13.5M national aquaculture consortium to help strengthen America’s seafood supply. BJJ Tournament: The first Guam Marianas Dumau Open BJJ event hits June 20 at UOG Calvo Field House with Gi and No-Gi divisions. Basketball Summer Circuit: Mall Ball 3x3 Summer Circuit registration is open, with the high school tournament starting June 19 at Micronesia Mall.

Guam Sports & Community: Rebel SoulJahz are bringing their “Back 2 My Roots Tour” to Guam for a one-night concert at UOG Calvo Field House on July 25, with doors at 6 p.m. and showtime at 7 p.m. Hobby Culture: Guam’s first dedicated trading card café has opened in Harmon, expanding from a 150-square-foot shop into a bigger space with play tables, rare-card displays, and a new café concept. Local Athletics: Four top Guam rugby student-athletes signed collegiate commitments, including Division I moves for Don Aldis and Christin Mafnas. Youth Sports: Registration is open for Mall Ball 3x3 Summer Circuit at Micronesia Mall, running June through August with high school, adult/open, and middle school tournaments. Regional Sports: The Philippines routed Guam 5-1 in the Tri-Nation Friendlies, using the series as buildup for next month’s ASEAN tournament. Science & Education: University of Hawaiʻi is joining a $13.5M aquaculture consortium aimed at strengthening America’s seafood supply. Disaster Watch: A powerful 7.8 quake hit the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across the region, including Guam, before the threat later eased.

Island Reggae Night: Rebel SoulJahz return to Guam for “Back 2 My Roots” on July 25 at UOG Calvo Field House, with doors at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. New Hobby Spot: Guam’s first trading card café opens in Harmon, expanding My Wife Told Me To Sell It into a bigger space plus a new café concept. College Rugby Pipeline: Four top Guam student-athletes signed letters of intent—Don Aldis and Christin Mafnas to Division I programs, and Aliyah Riffey plus Jeremiah Sablan to Thomas College. Philippine Month Kicks Off: Guam’s GovGuam and the Filipino Community of Guam launch a month of celebrations for Philippine Independence and cultural ties. Sports Spotlight: NMI women’s soccer ends its EAFF E-1 run with a 13–0 loss to Chinese Taipei. Travel Update: United Airlines shifts its Micronesia island-hopper service to all 737 MAX 8 by early October 2026. Earthquake Alerts: A 7.8 quake hit Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings across the region including Guam and the CNMI, with damage and casualties reported.

Island Reggae: Rebel SoulJahz are back on Guam for a one-night “Back 2 My Roots Tour” stop at UOG Calvo Field House on July 25 (doors 6pm, show 7pm), with tickets sold exclusively online via TMR Events. Hobby Scene: Guam’s first trading card café has opened in Harmon, expanding a 150-square-foot shop into a 1,290-square-foot hangout with play tables, rare-card displays, and a new café concept. Local Sports + College Pathways: Four top Guam rugby student-athletes signed letters of intent—two to Division I programs (Belmont Abbey, Mount St. Mary’s) and two to Thomas College—highlighting growing opportunities for island players. Education + STEM: SIFA secures a Tamuning campus and will expand into 9th grade for the 2026–27 school year, adding science lab and robotics, with AI research as a focus. Regional Safety Watch: A powerful 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of the region including Guam and the CNMI before alerts were later canceled.

Guam Sports Pipeline: Four more Guam high school rugby players signed letters of intent in Hagåtña, sending Don Anderland Abraham Aldis, Christin Mafnas, Jeremiah Sablan, and Aliyah Riffey to college programs across the U.S. Philippine Month in Guam: Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero and Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio kicked off a monthlong Philippine Independence celebration with events recognizing the 72-year Filipino community in Guam and its contributions to culture and the arts. Student Spotlight: Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete finalist Charlotte Oh adds another standout chapter to her résumé, balancing tennis, academics, and musical theater. Community & Learning: SIFA secures a Tamuning campus and expands into 9th grade, adding science labs and robotics with AI-focused learning. Disaster Watch: NWS warns the Marianas could see a busier typhoon season in 2026, with CNMI projected to face multiple storms as El Niño shifts cyclone patterns. Regional Earthquake Alert: A powerful 7.8 quake hit the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings that also reached Guam and the CNMI before being canceled.

Public Health Alert: Authorities in Pinar del Río report an unusual rise in hepatitis A cases, warning outbreaks could spike this month as rainfall and groundwater contamination spread the virus; officials urge stricter hygiene, water chlorination, and disinfecting routines. Earthquake & Tsunami Watch: A powerful 7.8 quake struck off Mindanao near General Santos, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami warnings/advisories across parts of Asia, including Guam and the Northern Marianas, with residents urged to move to higher ground. Education & Community: SIFA secures a Tamuning campus and will expand into 9th grade for 2026–27 with new science lab and robotics space. Guam Sports Pathways: Four more Guam student-athletes signed letters of intent for college rugby, including Division I commitments at Belmont Abbey and Mount St. Mary’s, plus Division III at Thomas College.

Guam Education Board Clash: Guam Education Board chairwoman Judith Won Pat’s school closure push is facing fresh backlash, with board member Angel Sablan demanding an immediate halt to plans to close six southern elementary schools, calling out a lack of transparency and communication in the decommissioning process. School Wellness Update: In a separate education win, GDOE secured board approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards, tightening what’s sold in Guam public schools—from vending and student stores to fundraisers. Typhoon Season Watch: The NWS says CNMI (and the broader Marianas) could see a busier 2026 storm season, with up to five typhoons expected, as El Niño shifts cyclone formation eastward. Sports Tourism Boost: The Guam Marianas Pro Korea Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship returned to Seoul with record participation, positioning Guam as a growing destination for international sports events. Local Arts Spotlight: UOG Fine Arts seniors are set to showcase “Interflow: Currents of Connection,” while Guam Museum’s “Yanggen Ti Hita Pues Hayi?” highlights CHamoru self-determination through photos and artwork. Community Passport Help: Rev & Tax launched “Passports for the Pack,” reserving Wednesdays for families to apply for passports by phone reservation.

Sports Tourism: Guam Marianas Pro Korea Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship returned to Seoul with record participation, nearly doubling the 2024 turnout and reinforcing Guam’s “Road to Guam” pathway to local BJJ events. Retail & Community: Crowns Guam opened a new Hagåtña flagship store at Ada Plaza Center, expanding to about 15,000 sq. ft. with a runway show and community block party. Education Watch: A Guam Education Board member is pushing for an immediate halt to proposed southern elementary school closures, calling for a more transparent, data-driven process. School Wellness: GDOE won GEB approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards across Guam public schools, tightening what’s sold during the school day. Arts & Culture: UOG Fine Arts seniors unveiled “Interflow: Currents of Connection,” while Guam Museum’s photo exhibit spotlights CHamoru self-determination. Music Night Out: Hafaloha Concert Series Part 5 is back at Ypao Beach Park with Sammy J and J Boog, plus local opener Mix Plate. Film Buzz: “Tayo Sa Wakas” continues its run after a strong P12M opening day, with Guam slated for June 12 screenings.

Guam Education Board Showdown: Angel Sablan is calling for an immediate halt to plans to close six southern elementary schools, saying the Guam Department of Education moved ahead without board approval, public input, or key planning documents ahead of a June 16 meeting. School Wellness Update: GDOE won Guam Education Board approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards, tightening what foods and beverages can be sold across public schools during the school day. Passports for Families: Rev and Tax launched “Passports for the Pack,” reserving Wednesdays for families to apply for passports, with phone-only reservations and weekly July slots. FBI Fraud Watch: The FBI added Guam-linked bingo fraud defendant Michael Lizaso Marasigan to its new “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list, alongside two other Filipino American fugitives. Art in Focus: UOG Fine Arts seniors open “Interflow: Currents of Connection,” while Guam Museum runs a self-determination photo exhibit through June 27. Music Night: Hafaloha Concert Series Part 5 brings island reggae stars J Boog and Sammy J to Ypao Beach Park on June 5. Sports Spotlight: Guam-born swimmers Kokona Watanabe and Luke Leon Guerrero placed among the top finishers at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation meet in Texas. Community Calendar: Strides for the Cure returns Oct. 3 to Tumon Bay, with fundraising tied to the Kids for the Cure program. Film Buzz: “Tayo Sa Wakas” keeps rolling after a P12M opening day in the Philippines, with Guam screenings starting June 12.