AGP Executive Report

School Wellness: Guam Department of Education got Guam Education Board approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards, blocking junk food sales across public schools—including vending, student stores, and fundraisers. Film Buzz: DonBelle’s final love-team movie, “Tayo sa Wakas,” is racking up P12M+ at the box office and is set for Guam screenings starting June 12. Sports & Culture: Guam’s Marianas Pro Korea Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns to Seoul with record participation, and Hafaloha Concert Series Part 5 brings J Boog and Sammy J to Ypao Beach Park on June 5. Community Updates: Guam Solid Waste Authority is reverting bulky waste to appointment-only curbside collection (with limits) after a budget overrun. Local Spotlight: Guam-born swimmers Kokona Watanabe and Luke Leon Guerrero placed top at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation meet in Texas. Public Safety: FBI added Guam bingo fraud convict Michael Marasigan to its new Most Wanted Fraudsters list, offering up to $150,000 for tips.

Sports Spotlight: The Philippines kicked off the Tri-Nation Friendlies with a 5-1 win over Guam, with Cole Mrowka scoring early and Andre Leipold adding two more as Guam’s Levi Burg pulled one back. Local Talent: Guam-born swimmers Kokona Watanabe and Luke Leon Guerrero turned in top performances at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship in Texas, repping the Guam Tsunami Swim Club. Music & Live Events: Hafaloha Concert Series Part 5 returns to Ypao Beach Park on June 5 with Sammy J and J Boog sharing the stage for the first time, plus local opener Mix Plate. Film Buzz: “Tayo Sa Wakas” opened with P12M at the box office and is set for screenings in the US, Canada, and Guam starting June 12. Community & Culture: Santacruzan at Micronesia Mall brought Filipiniana gowns and a grand procession to celebrate Philippine Heritage Month. Guam Watch: Guam Solid Waste Authority is reverting to appointment-only curbside bulky waste collection after a self-haul trial ran over budget.

Box Office Buzz: “Tayo Sa Wakas” opened in the Philippines with P12M on May 27 and is now in 250 cinemas, with Guam screenings starting June 12 as the Belle Mariano–Donny Pangilinan romance expands globally. Hafaloha Live Music: J Boog and Sammy J team up for the first time at Hafaloha Concert Series Part 5 on June 5 at Ypao Beach Park (doors 5 p.m., Mix Plate 7 p.m., Sammy J 8 p.m., J Boog 9:30 p.m.). Local Sports Spotlight: The Philippines beat Guam 5-1 in the Tri-Nation Friendlies opener in Manila, setting up Guam’s next match versus Myanmar. Guam Community & Culture: Santacruzan returned to Micronesia Mall with Filipiniana gowns and a grand procession hosted by the Filipino Ladies Association of Guam for Philippine Heritage Month. Guam Public Service: Guam Solid Waste Authority is reverting to appointment-only curbside bulky waste collection from June 1 after a costly self-haul trial.

Guam Military & Community: The USS George Washington is set for a Guam port visit June 16–20 as it continues spring patrols in the Indo-Pacific, with the USS Blue Ridge also departing Yakuska and more drills tied to Valiant Shield 2026. Local Arts & Culture: Santacruzan brought royal gowns and Filipiniana tradition to Micronesia Mall, spotlighting Filipino heritage and second-generation Chamorro/Filipino pride. Guam Entertainment & Lifestyle: A Guam Museum display connects today’s woven niyok and åkgak crafts to older weaving stories—right down to pottery impressions. Sports Spotlight: Team Masakåda kicks off EAFF E-1 prelims at home this week, starting June 3 vs Korea Republic, with women’s football front and center for local fans. Community Notes: Guam Solid Waste Authority is reverting bulky waste to appointment-only curbside collection after a self-haul trial ran $341,000 over budget. Legal/Local Court: Jose and Christine Chan won continued release pending appeal in the Hafa Adai Bingo fraud case. Travel/Info: A Philippines vs Guam friendly is on the World Cup warmup slate today in Manila.

Sports Spotlight: Guam’s Women’s National Team, Team Masakåda, kicks off the EAFF E-1 prelims at home this week, opening Wednesday vs Korea Republic and returning Sunday vs Macau—an international stage for local talent and a big moment for young girls watching women’s football. Local Arts & Culture: Natibu Dance Academy marks 31 years with a two-day Hō’ike performance at the University of Guam Fine Arts Theatre, celebrating CHamoru and Pacific dance legacy. Athlete News: T’ana Adamos adds another milestone for Guam, winning the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach and becoming the first World Champion in Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam history. Tourism Watch: Marianas visitor arrivals dip 8% in March, with Korea down sharply and Japan steady—GVB says Sinlaku impacts and travel softness are key factors. Community & Recovery: More than a month after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Western Pacific communities are still rebuilding, with thousands displaced and thousands applying for aid. Governance: DPR budget hearing paused after the appointed department head didn’t show up, drawing criticism from Sen. Chris Duenas.

Local Sports Spotlight: Guam’s T’ana Adamos just capped an unreal season by winning the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach—her third major gold of the year after Europe and Pan Ams, and a first for Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam. Football (Home Crowd): Team Masakåda is set for the EAFF E-1 prelims starting June 3, with Guam opening vs Korea Republic and playing again June 7 vs Macau—a big chance for local fans to watch women’s international football up close. Track & Field: Nathania “Tania” Tan and Lyle Andrew each grabbed two golds at the Guam National Championships, with Tan dominating both the 1,500m and 5,000m. Arts & Community: Natibu Dance Academy marked 31 years with a two-day Hō’ike show at the University of Guam Fine Arts Theatre, celebrating CHamoru and Pacific dance legacy. Youth & Academics: Seven Guam students earned spots on the National Speech and Debate Tournament team in Richmond, Virginia. Public Safety/Service: Naval Base Guam’s Citadel Protect security exercise runs this week at Apra Harbor, with residents possibly seeing heavier activity.

Guam Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos keeps making history—Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam says the 16-year-old captured the IBJJF World Championship title in Long Beach, adding to her European and Pan gold runs. Home-Field Football: Team Masakåda (Guam Women’s National Team) kicks off the EAFF E-1 prelims this week at the Guam Football Association National Training Center, with matches vs Korea Republic and Macau. TV Moment for Local Athletes: Guam Ninja Association announces Deren Perez and Rai Flores will appear on American Ninja Warrior; a free watch party is set for June 9 at the Guam Museum’s outdoor theater. Arts & Culture: Natibu Dance Academy marks 31 years with a two-day Hō’ike show at UOG’s Fine Arts Theatre. Tourism Watch: GVB reports April visitor arrivals down 28% year-over-year, with biggest drops tied to Korea and Japan. Community Media: Guam-area readers can also look at Indigenous Community Media Fund grant partner news, highlighting new support for Indigenous storytelling projects.

Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos of Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam just won the IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach, becoming the first world champion in the academy’s history and only the second female juvenile world champ from Guam—an all-Guam training success story. Local TV & Community Events: Guam Ninja Association athletes Deren Perez and Rai Flores are set for “American Ninja Warrior” on June 9 (7 p.m.), with a free public watch party at the Guam Museum starting 6 p.m. Arts & Culture: Natibu Dance Academy marked 31 years with a two-day Hō’ike at UOG Fine Arts Theatre, celebrating CHamoru and Pacific dance legacy through community. Tourism & Entertainment: GVB reports April visitor arrivals down 28% (big drops in Korea and Japan), while Tumon Night Market shifts to in front of Tumon Sands Plaza for the Summer Showcase. Community Giving: Coast360 Federal Credit Union sponsors the Aug. 22 Make-A-Wish Guam & CNMI Black Tie & Tennies Gala, and Ayuda Foundation continues Typhoon Sinlaku relief with major donations. Sports Tourism: Guam Marianas Open Taiwan sold out and topped 1,000 entries, boosting Guam’s sports-event visibility.

Guam Tourism & Visitors: GVB says April visitor arrivals fell 28% to 36,818, with the biggest drops hitting Korea and Japan after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, plus higher jet fuel surcharges and fewer seats. Local Culture on Stage: Natibu Dance Academy marked 31 years with a two-day Hō’ike at UOG’s Fine Arts Theatre, celebrating CHamoru and Pacific dance as a family-style community. Sports Spotlight: Guam Ninja Association announced Deren Perez and Rai Flores will appear on American Ninja Warrior (June 9, 7 p.m.) with a free watch party at the Guam Museum starting 6 p.m. Community & Youth: Guam needs 70 more foster homes for 693 kids in the system; a 2k/5k fundraiser is set for May 31. Arts & Heritage: A deep dive looks at the evolution of Chamorro music on Guam, from classic dance sounds to modern styles keeping the language alive. Martial Arts Growth: Guam Marianas Open’s Taiwan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event sold out ahead of schedule, topping 1,000 athletes. Entertainment/Pop Culture: Kill Blue creator Tadatoshi Fujimaki will appear at Anime Expo 2026, with a new recap trailer for the first seven episodes.

Guam Spotlight: Two Guam Ninja Association athletes, Deren Perez and Rai Flores, are set for American Ninja Warrior with a free June 9 watch party at the Guam Museum’s outdoor theater. Martial Arts Win: Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam’s T’ana Adamos captured a world championship title—making her the second female juvenile world champ from Guam and the academy’s first. Sports & Community: Guam’s Tumon Night Market moved to be directly in front of Tumon Sands Plaza for the Summer Showcase, aiming for better visibility and walkable access. Local Culture: A deep look at the evolution of Chamorro music highlights how modern styles keep language and tradition alive. Youth & Fitness: An 8-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program runs June 1–July 27 at Ypao Beach Park. Family First: Guam is short 70 foster homes for 693 kids in the system, with a 2k/5k fundraiser set for May 31. Remembering Tun Al: “Tun Al” Lizama, a pioneering CHamoru archaeologist and Vietnam veteran, passed at 80.

Guam Night Market: The Tumon Night Market is moving to a new spot “directly in front of Tumon Sands Plaza” for the Summer Showcase, aiming for better visibility and easier access for families and local vendors. Sports & Culture: The Guam Marianas Open keeps expanding—its Taiwan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event sold out and topped 1,000 entries, with GVB support boosting Guam’s sports tourism profile. Youth Sports: Registration is open for the 11th Annual Guam Baseball/Softball Skills and Games Academy, bringing local coaching plus visiting Japanese pros for a four-week training run. Local Arts & Music: A deep dive highlights how contemporary Chamorro music on Guam blends classic dance sounds with modern styles—and helps keep the Chamorro language alive. Community Need: Guam is short 70 foster homes for 693 kids in the system, with a 2K/5K fundraiser set for May 31 to help recruit more licensed foster families. Anime Spotlight: KILL BLUE creator Tadatoshi Fujimaki will appear at Anime Expo 2026, with a new recap trailer covering the first seven episodes.

Tumon Night Market: The Guam Visitors Bureau moved the weekly Tumon Night Market to a new spot directly in front of Tumon Sands Plaza for better visibility and easier walk-up access, as part of the Summer Showcase push. Foster Care Needs: Guam is short 70 foster homes for 693 kids in the system, with a 2k/5k fundraiser set for May 31 and officials urging more residents to get licensed. Medical Complex Court Fight: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero says it’s “too late” for broad settlement talks on Mangilao medical complex cases tied to federal ARP funds, even as a settlement conference is scheduled. Sports Tourism & Martial Arts: The Guam Marianas Open Taiwan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu event sold out and topped 1,000 athlete entries for May 30–31 in Taipei, with GVB support credited for the growth. In the Spotlight: A Guam-raised veteran’s film, “Turmoil,” is circulating at festivals, while local Tourette Syndrome stories highlight community and medical pathways. Weekend Culture: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival runs May 30–31 at Santos Park, with maritime traditions, live music, and snorkeling discovery tours.

Guam Community Spotlight: The Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization, with the Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation, is launching an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27), running weekdays 5:30–6:30 p.m. Local Culture & Family Fun: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival is set for this weekend at Santos Park (May 30–31), with maritime traditions, live music, and free Snorkeling Discovery Tours still available. Entertainment & Media: “Turmoil,” a film about a veteran’s life and the ripple effects of war, is making the rounds at festivals. Sports: Peter Famiano credits running with bringing him closer to God and winning the Guam ultramarathon. Power & Infrastructure: Guam Power Authority’s new Ukudu plant ribbon-cutting promises about 3,000 fewer barrels of oil burned per day and aims to reduce load-shedding vulnerability. Broadcast Industry: NAB announced 2026 Radio and Television Board election results, including Guam-area member Jeff Warshaw. Tech & Governance: An ethics complaint was filed over a nearly $200k AI contract with the Guam Legislature.

Guam-U.S. Military Watch: The U.S. plans to move three RQ-4 Global Hawk drones from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam to Yokota Air Base in Tokyo this summer, bringing about 150 personnel and renewing local concerns about noise and impacts on nearby residents. Local Governance & Tech: An ethics complaint was filed over a nearly $200k AI contract between the Guam Legislature and TRST-Guam LLC, alleging procurement rule issues and a possible conflict of interest tied to a closely connected political figure. Tourism & Community Events: Tumon Night Market is shifting for the Summer Showcase series, launching May 31 in front of Tumon Sands Plaza with live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Arts for Visitors: The Guam Visitors Bureau unveiled 2026 Guam Youth Art Contest winners at A.B. Won Pat International Airport, turning arrivals into a “Håfa Adai Spirit” showcase. Sports Spotlight: Round 5 of the 2026 Monster Energy Guam Motocross Championships brought families together for bar-to-bar racing at Tebo Motocross Park. Culture & Heritage: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival runs May 30-31 at Santos Park, featuring maritime traditions, live music, and snorkeling discovery tours. Youth Sports: The Guam Baseball & Softball Academy’s 11th Annual Summer Skills and Games Academy opens registration for a four-week program with local and visiting Japanese coaches.

Finals Night Buzz: 14-year-old Shrey Parikh outlasted Ishaan Gupta in a nail-biting Scripps National Spelling Bee spell-off, crushing 32 words to win the title in Washington, D.C. Energy Update: Guam’s new 198-megawatt Ukudu power plant ribbon cutting promises about 3,000 fewer barrels of fuel oil burned per day and could reduce annual oil imports by roughly 1 million barrels. Tumon Summer Fun: Tumon Night Market is shifting to a new spot in front of Tumon Sands Plaza for the Summer Showcase series, with an “Industry Night” kickoff featuring live performances. Local Governance Tension: Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero says it’s “too late” for Mangilao medical complex power infrastructure after AG Douglas Moylan requested a settlement conference over ARP-related contract issues. Guam Arts & Culture: GVB’s Youth Art Contest winners are now on display at A.B. Won Pat International Airport, bringing the “Håfa Adai Spirit” to visitors right on arrival. Youth Sports: Guam Baseball & Softball Academy’s 11th Annual Summer Skills and Games Academy opens with a four-week program and visiting Japanese coaches. Conservation Hope: A sihek chick hatched via artificial incubation after Super Typhoon Sinlaku—bringing Guam’s captive population to seven birds.

Guam Youth Culture at the Airport: The Guam Visitors Bureau teamed up with the Guam International Airport Authority to unveil the 2026 Guam Youth Art Contest winners, turning arrivals at A.B. Won Pat International Airport into a colorful showcase of “Håfa Adai Spirit.” More than 100 students from 14 schools created original art now on public display. Youth Sports Spotlight: The Guam Baseball & Softball Academy (with PONY Baseball) is gearing up for its 11th Annual Summer Skills and Games Academy—four weeks of coaching and international exchange, with visiting Japanese pros Shōtarō Tashiro and Ryo Akiyoshi returning this summer. Local Arts & Performance: UOG’s 4-H Summer Enrichment Camps are open for registration, including a new six-week Theatre Camp culminating in “Seussical: The Musical” (July 14–17) at the UOG Fine Arts Theatre. Community Pride: The Shieh Su Ying Scholar Athlete Awards Program has named its 2026 finalists, honoring Guam’s top student-athletes ahead of the awards season. Sports Entertainment Buzz: ESPN analyst Mina Kimes says the revamped Scripps National Spelling Bee has a “Super Bowl” feel—big-stage pressure, composure, and “word solving” to win. Regulatory Watch: FCC deadlines are stacking up in June, including Annual EEO Public File Reports due June 1 and foreign sponsorship identification compliance deadlines for broadcasters.