GMO Governance Watch: An advocacy group says Oriental Mindoro’s review of its long-standing GMO ban lacks public drafts, technical reports, and transparency—warning local safeguards could be weakened without real consultation. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Police in Barobo, Surigao del Sur arrested three alleged illegal miners and seized about ₱5.09M in equipment after they failed to show permits, with DENR-MGB and forest protection coordination highlighted. Waste & Air Pollution Risk: A Navotas landfill fire took 30 days to extinguish, but experts warn pollutants from burning waste can linger for decades and worsen long-term health risks. School Safety Push: After the Tacloban school shooting, PNP urges tighter coordination with DepEd/CHEd and stronger security planning for off-campus activities, while lawmakers debate how much police presence schools should have. Offshore Wind Move: Finance chief Frederick Go backs the 901MW San Miguel Bay offshore wind project, aiming to speed renewable energy approvals and financing. Weather Update: PAGASA says an LPA has a low chance of becoming a cyclone in 24 hours, with habagat-driven rains and thunderstorms expected in parts of the country. Mangrove Protection: Coast Guard units step up patrols against illegal mangrove cutting in Panglima Sugala, reminding the public that destruction is prohibited by law.