AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTimor-Leste in New Zealand’s RSE scheme: New Zealand is bringing Timorese workers into its Recognised Seasonal Employer programme for the first time in 2026, with thousands applying after the scheme opened—aiming to spread Pacific labour demand and boost incomes for workers. Education and skills for Timor-Leste: A new look at science education in Timor-Leste highlights how classrooms have long lacked proper labs, shaping how students learn and pushing for more hands-on learning opportunities. Local governance and services (regional): Public schools in Toledo are now fully internet-ready after a division-wide network rollout, while Cebu’s PWD office reports progress on discount complaints and Davao City moves ahead with its P1,500 annual disability subsidy list. Safety and security (regional): Talisay City in Cebu distributes handheld metal detectors to schools, and Davao City’s waste system coverage turns to where garbage goes as the old landfill closes and operations shift. Diplomacy and regional ties: CPLP marks 30 years with Timor-Leste included, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Manila for Asean foreign ministers’ meetings.
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