Typhoon Inday aftermath: Even after exiting the PAR, Typhoon Inday (Bavi) continues to fuel enhanced habagat, with PAGASA warning of heavy rain over parts of Luzon and persistent risk into Sunday; the NDRRMC reported at least 17 deaths (drowning and landslides), about 514,700 affected, and 2,900 families in evacuation centers. Flooding and sea disruption: Sea travel was suspended in multiple Mindoro and Romblon ports due to rough conditions, while the PCG reported rescues after a motorbanca disabled in Iloilo amid strong winds and choppy seas. Water stress in Metro Manila: Angat Dam fell to about 156.10 masl, below the critical 160-meter level, as rainfall patterns fail to fully replenish the reservoir. Volcano hazard watch: Phivolcs recorded a sharp jump in sulfur dioxide emissions at Mayon, warning that eruptive unrest could bring hazards, especially with poor weather. Conservation spotlight: DENR Region XII moved to protect a rare “white” macaque in Sultan Kudarat after social media attention raised fears of disturbance, hunting, or capture. Policy and infrastructure for resilience: The BOC issued rules for temporary admission of cable-laying and repair vessels to support submarine cable maintenance, while PAGASA rainfall warnings and local flood-control concerns highlight how preparedness and upkeep matter.