Habagat Watch: PAGASA says southwest monsoon rains will persist over parts of Luzon and the Visayas until Wednesday, with Tropical Storm Pilandok (Krovanh) enhancing the monsoon; expect 50–100mm rainfall in areas like Zambales, Bataan, Batangas and Occidental Mindoro, with localized flooding and landslides possible. Disaster Toll & Damage: The NDRRMC reports 43 deaths from the combined effects of habagat and cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng and Pilandok, with most fatalities from landslides in Benguet; 62,300 people are in evacuation centers and damage to infrastructure and agriculture is estimated in the billions of pesos. Flood Relief in Zambales: In Botolan, Zambales, swollen rivers cut off 11 Aeta communities; food was airlifted by the Philippine Air Force to nine areas, while two were reached via carabao-drawn carts after earlier deaths in a river crossing incident. Water Levels Rise: Water levels increased slightly in 6 of 9 monitored dams, including Angat, Binga, Pantabangan, Magat, Caliraya and Ambuklao, as habagat continued. Farmers Get Compensation: PCIC sets aside P187M to compensate nearly 25,000 insured farmers for losses from tropical cyclones and the enhanced southwest monsoon, with rice farmers getting the biggest share. Biodiversity Insight: A new UP Diliman study using social media reports suggests Philippine tarsiers’ habitat range is wider than previously mapped, with sightings reported across 29 provinces. Critical Minerals Policy: An executive order expands critical-minerals exploration across millions of hectares and streamlines permits via a virtual one-stop shop, raising Indigenous and environmental consent concerns. Clean Transport Push: LTFRB opens 8,750 TNVS slots, prioritizing electric vehicles in Metro Manila and parts of Ilocos, aiming for more environment-friendly public transport.