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The Pacific Daily News, formerly Guam Daily News, is a morning edition newspaper based in Hagåtña, in the United States territory of Guam. It is owned by Gannett Corporation and is published seven days a week. Joseph Flores, later the Governor of Guam, founded the newspaper. The Pacific Daily News ("PDN" as nicknamed by locals) offers readers the latest local headlines and stories covering Guam, Micronesia and the Pacific Rim region, along with breaking news from the United States and the world. Most of what the PDN covers usually involves political matters and issues affecting those living on Guam. In addition, the PDN also features a weekly entertainment section published each Friday called "GuamPika", which is geared towards visitors to the island. As the only daily newspaper in the Micronesia region, the PDN is flown by air to all major islands across the region.

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Chamber names Phillip Leddy II as new vice president

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The Guam Chamber of Commerce appointed Phillip A. Leddy II as its new vice president. A dedicated business leader and longtime active member of the Chamber, Leddy brings over 15 years of executive experience in business development, sales, marketing, client relations, and strategic leadership to this pivotal position, the group said in a press release.
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UPDATED GPA: 75% of feeders out, south down; GWA wells running on generator

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Utility crews continued work Monday through the impacts of Super Typhoon Bavi, with the Guam Waterworks Authority keeping its water distribution system operating while the Guam Power Authority suspended field restoration work because of dangerous winds. GWA reported 97 wells were running as of midnight Monday, including 59 operating on generator power, and said it will not shut off the water distribution system during the storm, according to the Joint Information Center.
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PHOTOS: Super Typhoon Bavi bears down on Guam

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Guam Ethics Commission to launch inaugural Guam study on public trust

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The Guam Ethics Commission will launch the island’s first study to measure how Guam’s residents trust government of Guam agencies and public officials. GECOM’s Executive Director Nico Fujikawa told the Pacific Daily News this past week that the commission planned to launch the Guam Public Trust Index on the commission’s 30th anniversary on July 8. There’s no word on whether Super Typhoon Bavi’s passage will delay the launch.
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Rota takes direct hit from Super Typhoon Bavi; Guam, rest of CNMI reel from destructive storm conditions

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Videos shared by readers show Rota experiencing the brunt of Super Typhoon Bavi in the morning hours of July 6, 2026. Super Typhoon Bavi slammed Rota with estimated 180 mph winds Monday morning, placing the island under catastrophic conditions as Guam, Tinian and Saipan endured strong tropical storm to Category 1 typhoon force winds, according to the National Weather Service in Guam.
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11:25 AM: Guam still in COR 1 as Bavi knocks out power, water system stays online

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Guam remains under Condition of Readiness 1 as utility crews work through the impacts of Super Typhoon Bavi, with the Guam Waterworks Authority keeping its water distribution system operating while the Guam Power Authority suspended field restoration work because of dangerous winds. GWA reported that 97 wells were running as of midnight Monday, including 59 operating on generator power, and said it will not shut off the water distribution system during the storm.
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Governor: Stay home as Super Typhoon Bavi reaches peak conditions

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As Super Typhoon Bavi pounded Guam with severe tropical storm force winds Tuesday morning, Gov.
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WATCH: Rota experiences brunt of Super Typhoon Bavi

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Videos shared by readers show Rota experiencing the brunt of Super Typhoon Bavi in the morning hours of July 6, 2026.
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10 AM: Guam still in COR 1 as Bavi knocks out power, water system stays online

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Guam remains under Condition of Readiness 1 as utility crews work through the impacts of Super Typhoon Bavi, with the Guam Waterworks Authority keeping its water distribution system operating while the Guam Power Authority suspended field restoration work because of dangerous winds. GWA reported that 97 wells were running as of midnight Monday, including 59 operating on generator power, and said it will not shut off the water distribution system during the storm.
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Tastemaker Fashion: FLAG's Miss Sampaguita Coronation Ball

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Pageantry, philanthropy, and cultural pride converged at the Filipino Ladies Association of Guam’s, “Miss Sampaguita Coronation Ball.” The event was held at the Lotte Hotel Guam on June 21, where Perlita Sucgang was crowned as Miss Sampaguita. The sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines symbolizing purity and dedication. Dignitaries, community pillars, and family members gathered in Filipiniana gowns and Barong Tagalogs. FLAG president Naty B.
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