ITCZ Weather Watch: The ITCZ is driving cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms over Visayas and Mindanao, while Luzon stays hot and humid with isolated afternoon rains—Pagasa warns of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas. Disaster Resilience Push: President Marcos urged ASEAN to get more proactive on disasters, calling for people-centered, end-to-end multi-hazard early warning systems and anticipatory action. Flood Relocation in Metro Manila: Marcos turned over 333 housing units in Valenzuela for families relocated from flood-prone areas, underscoring safety-first planning. Marine Pollution Response: In Masinloc, Zambales, residents and “bantay dagat” contained an oily shoreline spill near a giant clam farm with DENR and Coast Guard support. Cybercrime Rise: SWS reports cybercrime victimization hit a record 8% of families in June, up from 5.8% in March—an indirect pressure on community safety and trust. Environmental Defenders Under Threat: Global Witness says 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025; the Philippines recorded 12 deaths, highlighting ongoing risks around land and natural resources. Tourism Fairness in Bohol: Bohol’s governor calls for quality tourism with fair pricing, better service, and benefits reaching local farmers, fishers, and workers. Skills for Livelihoods: TESDA urged WorldSkills competitors to turn technical training into sustainable livelihoods and nation-building.