AGP Executive Report

Catholic Heritage: Centuries-old artifacts tied to Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores are being moved from Hagåtña’s Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica to Tumon’s Blessed Diego Luis De San Vitores Church, with fragile robes and other items transported carefully as the move continues. Hospital Update: GMHA cut the ribbon on 38 new parking stalls at Guam Memorial Hospital, part of an $815,000 modernization push meant to reduce appointment cancellations caused by hard-to-find parking. Sports Spotlight: Guam MMA fighter Joseph “Seay” Camacho returns to the cage Sept. 6 at PANCRASE 365 in Tokyo, while Guam’s jiu-jitsu community gears up for the SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Tokyo (Sept. 3–6). Community & Safety: The Guam Fire Department responded to a reported fire at the former DPHSS building in Mangilao; no injuries were reported and the cause is still unknown. Local Justice: Guam AG Douglas Moylan says a fatal Yigo crash involving a GPD officer remains under investigation and is asking for the person who took a viral video to come forward.

Guam Health & Community: Guam Memorial Hospital cut the ribbon on 38 new parking stalls to ease stress for patients and visitors, with a phase two sidewalk push targeted for November. Combat Sports Spotlight: Joseph “Seay” Camacho returns to the PANCRASE 365 cage Sept. 6 in Tokyo, and Guam is sending a 16-athlete jiu-jitsu delegation (with major names like T’ana Adamos and DJ Jackson) to the SJJIF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Sept. 3–6. Emergency Care Upgrade: Guam Regional Medical City is rolling out Bluetooth-enabled pre-hospital EKG tech so cardiac teams can prep before patients even arrive. Public Safety & Accountability: The Office of the Attorney General launches “Guam Bomb Busters,” moving abandoned-vehicle cases toward felony and misdemeanor charges. Arts & Education: Poetry Out Loud school registration is due Oct. 30, keeping the poetry recitation program rolling for the 2026–27 year. Local Culture: Hågat’s Mt. Carmel Fiesta and Auto Show drew visitors for church fundraising and community events. Fitness Business News: Rockit Ride enters a new partnership phase as Phoebe Guerrero takes over as general manager.

Guam Politics & Economy: At the Guam Women’s Chamber forum, gubernatorial candidates Tony Ada/EJ Calvo and Therese Terlaje/Sabina Perez sparred over reviving tourism, cutting costs, and fixing government delays—Republicans stressing execution and workforce/apprenticeships, Democrats pushing reforms and transparency. Local Fitness & Community: Rockit Ride is entering a new phase with a partnership between PDC and Provisions Lifestyle Group, as longtime member Phoebe Guerrero takes over as general manager to expand community engagement while keeping its music-driven studio vibe. Health & Support: Pay-Less Community Foundation’s Circle of Care returns with free cancer support services on Guam, including an online Zoom group every Tuesday and in-person sessions starting Sept. 5. Sports & Training: Sindalu Siha hosted a coaching clinic with Japanese parkour coach Jumpei Yakuwa, aiming to build a proper parkour program on Guam. Arts & Events: The Guam International Dance Festival is back Dec. 4–6, 2026, after a successful debut, with competitions, showcases, and workshops. Election Season on Air: “Lunch with the Leaders” returns Sept. 8–24 on WAVE 105 FM with candidate interviews for Guam’s key races.

Military & Guam Infrastructure: Andersen Air Force Base is adding 20 acres of concrete ramp space for open parking of strategic aircraft like the B-21 Raider, a move tied to lessons from past Gulf War bunker vulnerabilities and the push to make planes harder to find or hit. Fitness Spotlight: Latte Built’s “Built By Latte Built” features 17-year-old volleyball rising star Erica Zandueta, training 4–6 days a week and building strength and power for the next level. Local Business & Community: Rockit Ride is entering a new phase with a partnership (PDC and Provisions Lifestyle Group) as longtime member Phoebe Guerrero takes over as general manager, aiming to boost the member experience and community engagement. Health & Support: Pay-Less Community Foundation’s Circle of Care launches free cancer support services through September, including an online Zoom group every Tuesday evening. Sports & Training: Sindalu Siha welcomed Japanese parkour coach Jumpei Yakuwa to train coaches and set up steps toward a proper parkour program. Education & Local Life: Guam’s first-quarter sports are shifting slightly—football starts Sept. 11 (not October)—while schools work to field full teams. Dance Event: The Guam International Dance Festival returns Dec. 4–6, 2026, with competitions, showcases, and international performances.

Guam Fitness & Community: Rockit Ride is entering a new phase with a partnership between PDC and Provisions Lifestyle Group LLC, bringing investment and a fresh leadership handoff as longtime member Phoebe Guerrero takes over as general manager. Local Education & Readiness: Guam’s Tiyan and Simon Sanchez high schools may reopen as early as Tuesday after a public health inspection found Tiyan campus issues needing compliance; the campus was shut down just days after classes began. Guam Sports Updates: First-quarter sports are underway but football and girls volleyball remain paused while teams get ready—ISA says football is delayed only one week to Sept. 11, not October. Guam Entertainment Calendar: The Guam International Dance Festival returns Dec. 4–6, 2026, with competitions, international showcases, and workshops. Big Tech & Kids Online (includes Guam): Meta’s proposed $17B settlement with 48 states (including Guam) would cap under-18 screen time at two hours daily with added pause rules and nighttime blocks, pending judge approval. Guam Defense Tech: Lockheed Martin says it completed Phase 2 testing of an AI-enabled Guam Defense System battle manager suite that merges sensor data into one tactical picture. Politics & Campaigning: “Lunch with the Leaders” returns on WAVE 105 FM with candidate interviews running Sept. 8–24. Community Remembrance: The Guam Nikkei Association’s Lantern Floating Ceremony is set for Sept. 19 at Ypao Beach.

Gym & Fitness: Rockit Ride is entering a new phase with a partnership between PDC and Provisions Lifestyle Group LLC, bringing investment and a fresh leadership handoff to longtime member Phoebe Guerrero as general manager—aiming to boost the member experience and expand community engagement without changing the studio’s music-driven concept. Local Arts & Culture: The Guam International Dance Festival returns Dec. 4–6, 2026, with competitive dance, international performances, and workshops after a successful debut—another big entertainment draw for the island. Sports Spotlight: “Sports Leigh-Out” highlights CNMI and Marianas athletes in off-island action, including Kelvin “The Big Hit” Fitial’s big bare-knuckle win in California. Guam Education Watch: A push for more local control is in the spotlight as Sen. Vincent A.V. Borja proposes autonomy for the Guam Department of Education to set educator salary structures, with a phased-in plan tied to national averages. Tech for Guam Defense: Lockheed Martin says it completed a Phase 2 evaluation of an AI-enabled Guam Defense System Battle Manager Suite prototype, designed to merge sensor data into a single tactical picture for operators. Youth Online Safety (National, Guam-included): Meta’s landmark child-safety settlement would cap under-18 screen time at two hours daily with added pauses and nighttime blocks, with Guam included among the states covered.

Guam Sports & Community: The Sports Leigh-Out spotlights Marianas athletes in off-island action, including CNMI’s Kelvin “The Big Hit” Fitial scoring a Round 1 bare-knuckle win in California and gearing up for what’s next. Local School Sports: Guam’s Interscholastic Sports Association says first-quarter football is only pushed one week (now Sept. 11), clearing up misinformation and noting safety gear timelines. Arts & Events: The Guam International Dance Festival returns Dec. 4–6, 2026, with competitions, pro showcases, and workshops. Heritage & Remembrance: The Guam Nikkei Association’s 12th Lantern Floating Ceremony is set for Sept. 19 at Ypao Beach, with sunset releases over Tumon Bay. Hobby Culture: Guam’s first trading card café experience expands in Harmon, pairing a card shop community with a new café concept for collectors and players. Big Picture (Guam-linked): Meta’s landmark child-safety settlement includes Guam in the multistate deal, with new limits and protections for teens on Facebook and Instagram.

Guam Education: Sen. Vincent A.V. Borja is pushing a bill to give the Guam Department of Education autonomy over educator salary schedules, letting the education board set a new classification and pay structure phased in over up to five years. Election Talk (Radio): “Lunch with the Leaders” returns for Guam’s 2026 General Election, with candidate interviews airing Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 8–24 on WAVE 105 FM and online. Campaign Tone: Gov. candidates Therese Terlaje and Sabina Perez are urging supporters to stop trolling and spreading false info, defamation, hate speech, or personal attacks. Community Remembrance: The Guam Nikkei Association’s 12th Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony is set for Sept. 19 at Ypao Beach, with reflections, live music, and lanterns released at sunset. Sports & Schools: First-quarter sports on Guam are delayed by a week for safety gear readiness, while Tiyan and Simon Sanchez campuses could reopen as early as Tuesday after a public health inspection. Hobby Culture: Guam’s first trading card café experience in Harmon is expanding, adding more play space and a café concept for Pokémon and One Piece fans. Online Safety (Big Tech): Guam is included in a proposed $17.1B Meta settlement tied to child-safety rules for Facebook and Instagram, including screen-time limits and nighttime blocks.

Combat Sports Spotlight: CNMI’s Kelvin “The Big Hit” Fitial says today’s MMA and bare-knuckle scene gives young fighters more paths than “back then,” after his BDBKB 7 first-round KO return. Public Health & School Readiness: Tiyan and Simon Sanchez could reopen as early as Tuesday after a public health inspection, following a shutdown tied to environmental health demerits. Local Hobby Culture: Guam’s first trading card café, My Wife Told Me To Sell It / My Husband Told Me To Chill It, expanded in Harmon—more play tables, singles, and a café setup for collectors. Youth Online Safety: Meta’s proposed $17B settlement would add child protections like default two-hour daily limits and nighttime blocks for under-18s, with Guam included among covered territories. Guam Defense Tech: Lockheed Martin tested an AI battle-manager prototype for the Guam Defense System, aiming to merge sensor data into one tactical picture. Sports & Community: Special Olympics Guam hosts a 50th-anniversary badminton skills challenge Saturday at the Guam Badminton Sports Center. Visitor Economy: July 2026 visitor spending rose to $1.99B, with more arrivals but shorter stays.

Sports & Youth Football: Guam is set to face India, Malaysia, Palestine and Singapore in Group E of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers, with India kicking off against Singapore on Nov. 11 and taking on Guam on Nov. 14 in Malaysia (Nov. 11–20). Marianas Combat Sports: CNMI’s Kelvin “The Big Hit” Fitial scored a Round 1 corner-stoppage win at BDBKB 7, putting him back in the winner’s column and positioning him for a title shot. Special Olympics Guam: Special Olympics Guam will host its 2026 Badminton Skills Challenge at 9 a.m. Sat., Aug. 29 at the Guam Badminton Sports Center in Barrigada, as athletes train for the program’s 50th anniversary. Local Hobby Culture: Guam’s first trading card café has expanded in Harmon, growing from a 150-square-foot shop into a larger community spot with play tables and a café concept. Arts on Guam: Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam opens “Memories of My Papa,” a solo exhibition by Rioanne Simeon, running Aug. 27–Oct. 9. Community Events: Mangilao Donne’ Festival is set for Sept. 11–13, celebrating the island’s beloved hot pepper and finadene flavor.

Guam Arts & Culture: The University of Guam’s Isla Center for the Arts opens “Memories of My Papa,” a solo exhibition by Rioanne Simeon, with a free reception Aug. 27 (5–7 p.m.) and runs through Oct. 9. Local Music & Community: Dolly Parton’s death has prompted Guam flags to fly at half-staff in her honor, with the U.S. flag order extending through Sept. 1. Island Events: The Mangilao Donne’ Festival returns Sept. 11–13, celebrating Guam’s beloved hot pepper and dishes like finadene. Sports Spotlight: Marianas heavyweight Kelvin “Big Hit” Fitial scored a 1st-round TKO in Big Dawg Bare Knuckle Boxing 7 in Fresno, representing “One Marianas, One Micronesia.” Public Safety: Sen. Chris Barnett’s Bill 268-38 would set up uniform beach and coast warning flags and signs after lawmakers cited drowning fatalities and a lack of consistent data. Big Tech & Kids (includes Guam): A proposed $17.1B multistate Meta settlement would add major child-safety rules for Instagram and Facebook, with Guam among the states included.

Guam Arts & Culture: The University of Guam’s Isla Center for the Arts opens “Memories of My Papa,” a solo exhibition by Rioanne Simeon, running Aug. 27–Oct. 9 with a free reception Aug. 27 (5–7 p.m.). Community Events: The Mangilao Donne’ Festival is set for Sept. 11–13, celebrating Guam’s beloved donne peppers and the island’s spicy favorites like finadene. Local Entertainment & Tourism: The Guam Micronesia Island Fair returns in late October at Ypao Beach, spotlighting Micronesian nations through dance, storytelling, and traditional crafts. Public Safety: Sen. Chris Barnett’s Bill 268-38 would create a uniform beach and coast warning system, including safety flags, legible signage, and beach safety education. Aviation & Travel Buzz: United Airlines keeps expanding Japan service, adding Okinawa and Osaka routes that connect Guam with more Japan-bound options. Sports Spotlight: Guam weightlifter Chloe Santos brings home gold after an eight-month break, aiming to keep putting Guam on the world map. National Moment: Guam flags will fly at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, who died at 80.

Guam Food & Culture: Mangilao Donne’ Festival is back Sept. 11-13, celebrating the island’s beloved donne peppers and the flavors they bring to dishes like finadene. Local Arts: Isla Center for the Arts at UOG presents “Memories of My Papa,” a solo ceramic exhibition by Rioanne Simeon, running Aug. 27-Oct. 9 with a free opening reception Aug. 27. Sports Spotlight: Weightlifter Chloe Santos returned to the podium in Manila, winning gold in the 53kg division and saying it’s all about putting Guam “on the map.” Community Events: The Guam Visitors Bureau announces the 38th Guam Micronesia Island Fair, Oct. 23-25 at Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Park, themed “The Tides and Traditions of Micronesia.” Youth & Performance: Poetry Out Loud registration is open for the 2026-27 school year, with Guam included in the national program and students advancing through local competitions. Fitness & Training: Custom Fitness closes its Anigua location and temporarily moves classes/physical therapy to Tamuning, with updates for members.

Local Food & Hospitality: The Westin Resort Guam is giving Prego a fresh start with a refreshed menu and new signature dishes under Chef de Cuisine Marlon Simbulan. Guam Arts: Isla Center for the Arts at UOG will host “Memories of My Papa,” a solo ceramic exhibition by Rioanne Simeon, opening Aug. 27. Sports (Guam): Chloe Santos returns home with gold after an overseas weightlifting win in Manila, saying it’s all about putting Guam on the map. Sports (Guam): American Ninja Warrior athlete Rai Flores’ world obstacle course medal drama ended with Guam’s protest helping him secure the silver. Community & Culture: The Guam Visitors Bureau announced the return of the Guam Micronesia Island Fair, set for Oct. 23–25 at Ypao. Public Safety/Environment: A University of Guam study warns Guam’s groundwater may be taking on more salt as sea levels rise, adding urgency to conservation efforts. Military/Readiness (Guam-linked): A GAO report flags a $285B military maintenance backlog, with Guam facilities cited for issues like rust and algae affecting emergency door function.

Guam Sports Spotlight: Weightlifter Chloe Santos is back on Guam’s radar after winning gold in the 53kg division at the My Makati Open in Manila—she said hearing Guam cheered on was the real win. Guam Arts & Culture: The University of Guam’s Isla Center for the Arts will host “Memories of My Papa,” a solo exhibition by Guam artist Rioanne Simeon, opening Aug. 27 and running through Oct. 9. Guam Community & Events: The Guam Visitors Bureau announced the 38th Guam Micronesia Island Fair, set for Oct. 23–25 at Ypao Beach, themed “The Tides and Traditions of Micronesia.” Guam Youth & Education: Two JFK High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets—Christopher Mantanona and Jelli-Bean Perez—earned Flight Academy Scholarship Program spots and completed private pilot certification. Guam Fitness & Local Life: Custom Fitness is closing its Anigua location after a decade and relocating classes and physical therapy to Assan. Guam Athletics: RUNGUAM’s 2026 festival drew 850+ runners to Tumon Bay, with Fulkerson-Smith and Sugahara taking top honors in the 10k.

Guam Arts & Culture: The University of Guam’s Isla Center for the Arts is hosting “Memories of My Papa,” a solo exhibition by Rioanne Simeon, with a free opening reception Aug. 27 and the show running Aug. 27–Oct. 9. Sports & Community Pride: American Ninja Warrior standout Rai Flores won silver at the OCR World Championships in Ireland after a protest over incorrect instructions and a medal mix-up—Guam’s delegation pushed the appeal. Island Events: The Guam Visitors Bureau announced the 38th Guam Micronesia Island Fair, Oct. 23–25 at Ypao Beach, themed “The Tides and Traditions of Micronesia.” Local Fitness: Custom Fitness closed its Anigua location and is relocating classes and physical therapy to Assan (with temporary operations in Tamuning). Road Race Buzz: RUNGUAM’s 2026 festival drew 850+ runners at Tumon Bay, with top finishers crowned in both 10k and 5k races. Education & Heritage: Guam Preservation Trust reopened teacher grants for Project S.H.O.P., offering $500 awards to bring Guam history and CHamoru culture into classrooms. Tourism & Politics: Therese Terlaje and Sabina Perez discussed Guam’s cost-of-living pressures and a youth-focused economic reset at “Lunch with Leaders,” including rebuilding tourism and strengthening schools and workforce pathways.