Extreme Heat & Fish Kill: BFAR reports massive freshwater fish deaths in northern Philippines, including Magat Dam in Isabela, after extreme summer heat followed by sudden downpours triggered oxygen depletion and “hypoxia,” threatening aquaculture livelihoods. Wildlife Conservation: A new study finds the critically endangered Philippine eagle has exceptionally low genetic diversity, making it more fragile and at higher risk of extinction from disease and environmental change. Tamaraw Recovery: DENR-Mimaropa’s 2026 count shows tamaraw numbers in Mounts Iglit-Baco up 12% to 425 animals, with continued recruitment in the core zone. Coral Reef Risk: After a June 8 M7.8 quake in Sarangani, coastal uplift exposed coral reefs near shore in parts of Mindanao, raising concerns for reef die-off as exposed corals perish. School Safety After Tacloban Shooting: DepEd rolls out a nationwide school safety campaign—metal detectors, bag checks, CCTV, visitor management, and safety audits—after the June 22 attack. E-Waste Dispute in Subic: SBMA denies claims that the freeport is a dumping ground for US toxic e-waste, saying imports are for legal recycling under strict monitoring. Youth Climate Action: La Mesa Ecopark and Manila Water Foundation mark World Environment Day with youth-led #NowForClimate activities and conservation commitments. Weather Watch: Pagasa says habagat and the ITCZ will bring rains to parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with localized thunderstorms possible.