Earthquake Recovery: The Department of Education estimates an initial P245.8 million for cleanup, debris removal, and repairs in Mindanao quake-affected schools, covering 1,022 public schools and 4,622 classrooms across 19 provinces, with costs expected to rise after assessments of heavily damaged structures. Disaster Risk & Governance: A UP Diliman analysis says the provinces most exposed to hazards aren’t always the most at risk—socioeconomic vulnerability and coping capacity can matter as much as the hazard itself, shaping overall multi-hazard risk. Rainy Season Watch: PAGASA says habagat has weakened but localized thunderstorms are still expected, while farmers worry El Niño conditions may keep rainfall too scattered for planting. Marine Protection: Fishers and youth groups renewed calls to protect the 15-kilometer municipal waters from commercial encroachment, warning it threatens breeding and nursery habitats. Oil Spill Response: In Ilocos Norte, authorities reported about 100 liters of oily water along a shoreline after the cargo vessel MSCI 1 ran aground, with booms, pads, and recovery operations underway. Watershed & Land Use: Baguio City council approved a conditional road bypass through the Buyog Watershed to improve emergency access, but required safeguards and accountability to prevent future encroachment.