Bryan Manabat
Saipan CorrespondentBryan is a seasoned journalist based in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, reporting on regional issues for KPRG News.
He covers a wide array of topics such as local governance, court proceedings, crime, environmental policy, and tourism, focusing on their impact on the Northern Mariana Islands community.
His work often highlights the intersection of local and international interests, particularly for the CNMI's geopolitical relevance, military presence, and economic challenges in tourism and labor.
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Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to unlock unspent Nutrition Assistance Program funds for the CNMI. -
Three senior officials from the Department of Lands and Natural Resources and the Division of Fish and Wildlife are facing criminal charges over alleged misuse of government property. -
The Marianas Visitors Authority is launching a global rebranding campaign aimed at revitalizing the Northern Mariana Islands’ primary economic driver: tourism. -
Gov. David Apatang has requested $3.9 million in emergency funding from the CNMI Legislature to support 5,500 households at risk of losing Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in November due to the ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown. -
The Marianas Visitors Authority supports adding the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, citing rising travel demand and market potential. -
The U.S. District Courts for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are implementing rolling furloughs as the federal budget lapse enters its fourth week. -
Gov. David M. Apatang on Monday announced the official launch of the Nutrition Assistance Program’s electronic benefit transfer system, calling it “a proud and historic moment” for the Commonwealth. -
Homeland Security Investigations-Saipan arrested Venerando Aquino Martin, a Filipino national, for allegedly filing fraudulent U.S. permanent resident applications for himself and 242 others using a false eligibility claim, according to a federal complaint. -
The CNMI government has completed its fiscal year 2022 audit, revealing $257 million in questioned costs that could jeopardize federal funding. -
As the Commonwealth government faces ongoing fiscal challenges, Gov. David Apatang made clear during the signing of the revised fiscal year 2026 budget that no government agency will be granted exemptions from austerity measures.
