AGP Executive Report

UOG Fine Arts: The University of Guam’s senior exhibition “Interflow: Currents of Connection” opens at the Isla Center for the Arts, running May 14–June 25, with eight graduating majors showing everything from oil and acrylic to digital painting, ceramics, cardboard sculpture, and nail art. Guam Museum: “Yanggen Ti Hita Pues Hayi?” at the Guam Museum spotlights the CHamoru self-determination movement through photos and artwork, running May 2–June 27. Sacred spaces in higher ed: Makerusa “Mak” Porotesano’s talk, “Creating VĀSĀ,” challenged how colleges support Pacific Islander students, but only three attended—an underrepresentation theme that echoed in the turnout. Community culture: Micronesia Mall’s Santacruzan celebration (May 30) brought Filipiniana gowns and a procession contest to Guam’s mall scene for Philippine Heritage Month. Sports: Guam’s T’ana Adamos won the 2026 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship title in Long Beach, marking a first for Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam. Fitness & youth: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization launches an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27).

UOG Fine Arts: The University of Guam’s senior show “Interflow: Currents of Connection” opens at the Isla Center for the Arts, running May 14–June 25, with eight graduating majors mixing ceramics, painting, digital work, and even nail art. Museum Spotlight: Guam Museum’s “Yanggen Ti Hita Pues Hayi?” continues through June 27, pairing photos and artwork on CHamoru self-determination and the people behind the movement. Community & Identity in Education: “Creating VĀSĀ” at higher ed challenged how campuses treat Pacific Islander students’ sacred space and representation—though only a few attended, underscoring the underrepresentation it critiques. Culture in Motion: Santacruzan returned to Micronesia Mall on May 30, with the Filipino Ladies Association of Guam leading a procession and Filipiniana gown contest for Philippine Heritage Month. Sports Win: Guam’s T’ana Adamos captured the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship title in Long Beach, a first for Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam and a major milestone for local athletics. Fitness for Youth: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization launches an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park, June 1–July 27.

Hotel & Resorts: Hilton has signed on LXR Hotels & Resorts for Hakone, Japan’s famed hot-spring destination, with an expected 2028 opening—its Hakone debut and a new luxury chapter for the brand. Fashion & Heritage: Guam’s Filipino community brought Filipiniana glamour to life at Micronesia Mall for Santacruzan, featuring a procession and gown contest during Philippine Heritage Month. Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos of Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam won the 2026 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in Long Beach, becoming Guam’s first world champion for the academy and the second female juvenile world champion from Guam. Arts & Culture (Regional): The 28th French Film Festival opened with free screenings at SM Cinema in Cebu, continuing France–Philippines cultural exchange through contemporary features. Community & Youth: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization and Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation launched an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program for youth at Ypao Beach Park. Maritime Culture: Piti Sea Festival returns this weekend at Santos Park, celebrating maritime traditions with live music and family-friendly seafaring and fishing showcases.

Museum & Community Arts: BAMPFA opens “Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing” June 6–Nov 29, with free gallery access on June 7 and an easy UC Botanical Garden visit using a BAMPFA sticker. Crafts & Local Culture: Berkeley Public Library’s fiber mascot contest invites all ages to knit, crochet, sew, felt, weave, embroider, or quilt a library-themed mascot (submissions through June 30). Fashion & Heritage: Guam’s Santacruzan at Micronesia Mall (May 30) brought Filipiniana gowns and a procession honoring Reyna Elena and Emperor Constantine, spotlighting second-generation Filipino culture. Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos of Guam won the 2026 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in Long Beach, a first world title for Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam. Youth Fitness: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization launches an 8-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27). Maritime Tradition: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival returns this weekend at Santos Park with live music and cultural masters, plus free Snorkeling Discovery Tours.

Guam & CNMI Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos of Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam won the 2026 IBJJF World Championship in Long Beach, becoming the academy’s first world champion and the second female juvenile world champion from Guam—an all-Guam training story that’s already being celebrated as a Pacific athletics milestone. Micronesia Arts & Culture (Guam): The Filipino Ladies Association of Guam brought Santacruzan to Micronesia Mall, with a grand procession and Filipiniana gown contest honoring Reyna Elena’s finding of the true cross—highlighting second-generation Filipino culture through pageantry and community participation. Arts Calendar (Berkeley, for regional culture fans): BAMPFA opens “Maren Hassinger: Living Moving Growing” June 6–Nov 29, and the Berkeley Public Library runs a community fiber mascot contest through June 30. Community Health & Youth: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization launches an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27), running weekdays in the early evening. Tourism & Governance Watch: A Guam Visitors Bureau board story raises fresh questions about how a complaint was handled, with GVB confirming executive-session discussion while refusing public inspection of related materials.

Fashion & Heritage: Filipino Ladies Association of Guam (FLAG) brought Santacruzan to Micronesia Mall, with a grand procession and gown contest featuring young women in traditional Filipiniana and Barong Tagalogs as part of Philippine Heritage Month. Sports Spotlight: Guam’s T’ana Adamos won the 2026 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in Long Beach, becoming the first World Champion in Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam history and the second female juvenile World Champion from Guam—trained entirely on Guam. Maritime Culture: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival returns this weekend at Santos Park, with maritime traditions, live music, and family-friendly seafaring demonstrations plus free Snorkeling Discovery Tours (slots available). Youth Fitness: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization and Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation launch an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park, running weekdays in early evenings. Arts & Film Exchange: The 28th French Film Festival opens May 29–31 at SM City Cebu, featuring free screenings and cultural exchange with support from the Embassy of France and local partners.

Maritime Arts & Heritage: Saipan sailor Lianalynn Muna, with 500 Sails, describes an 18-day open-ocean canoe voyage from Okinawa to Palau—no phones, no modern instruments, just trust in master navigator Captain Sesario Sewralur and the canoe’s traditional wayfinding. Sports Spotlight: Guam’s T’ana Adamos won the 2026 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship in Long Beach, becoming the first world champion in Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam history and the second female juvenile world champion from Guam—trained entirely at home. Community & Youth Fitness: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization and Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation launch an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27), running weekdays in the early evening. Cultural Programming: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival returns this weekend with maritime traditions—live music, seafaring and fishing demonstrations, and free Snorkeling Discovery Tours—despite Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery concerns. Arts & Film Exchange: The 28th French Film Festival opens with free screenings at SM Cinema (May 29–31), featuring contemporary French films and cultural exchange with local partners. Underwater Adventure Safety: A roundup on dangerous underwater caves and swimming spots highlights how even experienced divers can face deadly conditions.

Maritime Navigation & Culture: Saipan sailor Lianalynn Muna (500 Sails) shares what it’s like to cross open ocean to Palau on a traditional canoe—no phones, no modern instruments, just trust in master navigator Captain Sesario Sewralur and the crew. Sports Spotlight: Guam’s T’ana Adamos makes history by winning the 2026 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship title in Long Beach—trained entirely on Guam and celebrated as the first world champion in Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam’s history. Arts & Film Exchange: The 28th French Film Festival opens with free screenings at SM Cinema (May 29–31), bringing French features and cultural exchange to the region. Community Fitness: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization launches an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27) for youth. Maritime Heritage Festival: Piti Sea Festival returns this weekend at Santos Park, featuring live music and traditional seafaring and fishing demonstrations despite typhoon recovery concerns. Indigenous Arts (Taiwan): Art of the Ancestors highlights indigenous Taiwanese craft and the Austronesian seafaring roots behind the region’s cultural connections. Underwater Adventure Safety: A roundup on dangerous underwater caves and swimming spots underscores how quickly leisure diving can turn deadly.

Sports & Pride: T’ana Adamos of Guam won the 2026 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship title in Long Beach, becoming the first World Champion in Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam history and the second female juvenile World Champion from Guam—an all-Guam training story that’s already being framed as a Pacific athletics milestone. Community Giving: Coast360 Federal Credit Union backed the Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI Black Tie & Tennies Gala, while multiple local donors contributed to Ayuda Foundation’s Typhoon Sinlaku relief. Tourism Watch: Guam’s Visitors Bureau reports a bumpy rebound—April arrivals fell 28% after a March rise—while June looks soft; the bureau is leaning on fuel-surcharge support and a Japan-focused “Beyond Summer” push. Maritime Culture: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival is set for this weekend with traditional seafaring, fishing, live music, and snorkeling discovery tours still available. Arts & Film: The 28th French Film Festival opened with free screenings at SM Cinema, spotlighting French filmmaking and cultural exchange. Youth Fitness: An 8-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program launches June 1 at Ypao Beach Park.

Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos of Guam won the 2026 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Long Beach, becoming the first Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam world champion and the second female juvenile champ from Guam—an all-Guam training story that’s already being framed as a Pacific athletics milestone. Tourism & Arts Economy: Guam’s tourism rebound is still slow, with the Guam Visitors Bureau reporting a 28% April drop in arrivals after a March surge, plus marketing and “product” upgrades needed to bring visitors back—while sports tourism is pitched as a growth lever. Community Giving: Coast360 Federal Credit Union sponsored the upcoming Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI Black Tie & Tennies Gala, and multiple donors backed Ayuda Foundation’s Typhoon Sinlaku relief. Maritime Culture: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival is set for this weekend at Santos Park, featuring live music and family-friendly maritime traditions, with snorkeling discovery tours still available. Youth Fitness: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization launches an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park.

Guam Sports Spotlight: Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam says T’ana Adamos has made history by winning a World Championship title, becoming the second female juvenile world champion from Guam and the first in the academy’s history—trained entirely on Guam, with major wins across Europe and Pan Am before the world title. Pacific Arts & Culture: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival returns this weekend at Santos Park, celebrating maritime traditions with live music, cultural groups, and family-friendly seafaring and fishing demonstrations plus free Snorkeling Discovery Tours. Film & Community: The 28th French Film Festival opens May 29–31 at SM City Cebu, bringing contemporary French features for free screenings and cultural exchange with partners including the Alliance française de Cebu. Youth Health & Fitness: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization and Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation launch an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27), running weekdays in the early evening. Tourism Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau reports a volatile outlook after April arrivals fell 28% (after a March rise), while June stays soft and jet fuel pressures ease.

Guam Sports Spotlight: T’ana Adamos of Carbs Jiu-Jitsu Guam just made history by winning the World Championship title—becoming Guam’s second female juvenile world champion and the first world champion in the academy’s history, with her whole run built on training on Guam. Cultural Exchange: The 28th French Film Festival rolls into SM City Cebu (May 29–31) with free screenings and embassy-backed cultural ties, kicking off with “Les Promesses.” Indigenous Arts & Heritage: Art of the Ancestors highlights indigenous Taiwanese makers, tying Austronesian seafaring roots to today’s living cultures. Community & Youth Wellness: A new eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program launches June 1 at Ypao Beach Park, aiming to get youth moving and eating smarter. Local Tourism Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau reports a rough April for arrivals (down 28%), while June stays soft and fuel-surcharge relief and market campaigns try to steady demand. Pasifika Night: LBCC’s Mana Pasifika Night brings workshops, performances, and a strong identity-forward message to celebrate Pacific cultures.

Indigenous Arts & Austronesian Roots: Art of the Ancestors spotlights Taiwan’s indigenous makers, tying today’s communities (Amis, Paiwan, Atayal, Bunun, Truku/Puyuma, Tsou, Saisiyat, Tao/Yami) to Austronesian seafaring origins and the long arc of island-hopping culture. Maritime Culture in the Spotlight: Guam’s inaugural Piti Sea Festival returns this weekend with maritime traditions—seafaring demos, fishing practices, live music, and snorkeling/mangrove tours—after Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery concerns. Local Music & Community: LBCC’s Mana Pasifika Night brings Pasifika identity to life with food, workshops, and performances, opening with a Fijian kava ceremony. Sports for the Region: Pacific athletes shine at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, with Guam’s mixed 4x400m relay breaking a national record and more national benchmarks across track events. Tourism Watch: The Guam Visitors Bureau reports a volatile ride—April arrivals down 28% after a March surge—while outlining fuel-surcharge support and a “Beyond Summer” push. CNMI Investment Signal: EUCON International University announces strategic cooperation with IMPEX Group Limited aimed at advancing the EUCON University Town project and boosting CNMI’s economy. Underwater Adventure, Real Risk: A look at deadly underwater cave diving incidents underscores how quickly “safe” waters can turn dangerous.

Youth & Health: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization and Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation are rolling out an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Education Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27), running Mon–Fri from 5:30–6:30 p.m., aiming to counter high screen time and low activity among Guam youth. Maritime Culture: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival lands this weekend at Santos Park (May 30–31), with maritime traditions, live music, and family-friendly seafaring and fishing demonstrations plus free Snorkeling Discovery Tours. Tourism Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau reports a volatile ride—April arrivals fell 28% after a March surge—while June looks soft and fuel-surcharge support and a “Beyond Summer” push target Japan. Pasifika on Stage: LBCC’s Mana Pasifika Night celebrates Pacific Islander identity through food, workshops, and performances, kicking off with a Fijian kava ceremony. Sports Spotlight: Oceania Championships in Darwin bring big wins for Guam and NMI, including Guam’s Di Ramos sweeping four U20 golds and NMI’s Richard Zhao recording a milestone open-water finish. Fashion & Food: Micronesia Mall adds Blangka’s Boutique (Pohnpei-inspired embroidered skirts), The Dollhouse, and Maui Tacos as part of its ongoing expansion.

Youth & Health: Foneni Achocho Sensu Athletic Organization and Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation are rolling out an eight-week Fitness & Nutrition Summer Program at Ypao Beach Park (June 1–July 27), running Mon–Fri from 5:30–6:30 p.m., aiming to counter high screen time and low activity among Guam youth. Cultural Festival: Guam’s inaugural Piti Sea Festival lands this weekend at Santos Park (May 30–31), with maritime traditions, live music, and family-friendly seafaring and fishing demonstrations plus snorkeling discovery tours. Music & Community: Meta and the Barkada—an all-Filipino hip-hop band—close out AAPI Heritage Month with a live debut at the FACC headquarters on May 30, building from rearranged solo work to original songs after winning Battle of the Bands. Sports Spotlight: Oceania Athletics in Darwin delivered big wins for Guam and the wider Pacific, including Guam’s record-breaking mixed 4x400m relay and standout Micronesian open-water history from NMI swimmer Richard Zhao. Tourism Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau reports a 28% April arrivals drop after a March surge, while outlining recovery moves like fuel surcharge support and a “Beyond Summer” push for Japan. Fashion & Food: Micronesia Mall adds Blangka’s Boutique (Pohnpei-inspired embroidered skirts), The Dollhouse, and Maui Tacos as it continues expanding.

Pacific Heritage Events: The inaugural Piti Sea Festival lands this weekend at Santos Park (May 30–31), with maritime culture, live music, and family-friendly traditions—plus Snorkeling Discovery Tours still available after Super Typhoon Sinlaku recovery concerns. Community & Culture on Campus: Mana Pasifika Night at LBCC (May 8) brought Pacific Island food, workshops, and performances, opening with a Fijian kava ceremony and emphasizing Pasifika identity and visibility. Micronesian Fashion & Retail: Guam’s Micronesia Mall adds new energy with Blangka’s Boutique (Pohnpei-rooted embroidered skirts and island-inspired apparel), The Dollhouse, and Maui Tacos, as the mall continues expansion. Tourism Watch: Guam Visitors Bureau reports a 28% April arrivals drop after a March surge, while June looks soft—though jet fuel prices eased and new campaigns aim to steady demand. Sports Spotlight: NMI swimmer Richard Zhao makes history at the Oceania Swimming Championships with an elite open-water 5k finish time, while Guam’s Rynier Di Ramos sweeps four golds in track events. Arts & Inspiration: University of Guam graduation season features actress/author Edwina Findley Dickerson sharing her “The World Is Waiting for You” message with island students.