Climate Risk Watch: House Speaker Bojie Dy III urged the government to prepare now for El Niño, citing an 80% chance of development by August and warning of below-normal rainfall that could hit farmers and food security. Weather Updates: PAGASA declared the rainy season start for western Luzon and Visayas under habagat, while Tropical Depression Ester intensified and triggered Signal No. 1 over Batanes, with strong winds and heavy rains possible. Heat + Health: Even with rain, Infanta, Quezon faces “dangerous” heat index levels around 45°C, highlighting how extreme heat can persist and raise heat illness risks. Forest + Infrastructure Conflict: World Environment Day protests in Manila targeted tree-cutting for the SALEx Southern Access Link Expressway, after more than 225 trees were felled and groups said biodiversity and community welfare are at stake. Pollution + Enforcement: DENR warned against swimming in El Nido’s Bacuit Bay due to elevated coliform levels, linked to untreated wastewater discharge; in Cebu, a viral video of illegal dumping led to citations and a public apology. Waste Crisis: Davao City faces a critical solid waste management crunch after a landfill collapse and DENR’s suspension of operations, leaving garbage piling up in streets. Wildlife Conservation: Antique moved to boost ecotourism and biodiversity with a signed agreement to create a bird-watching area in Aningalan Experimental Forest. Renewables Push: Ateneo researchers flagged Visayas straits (San Bernardino, San Juanico, Cebu) as promising tidal power sites, adding to the country’s push for cleaner energy. Energy + Environment: DENR ordered closure of a Misamis Oriental steel plant after radioactive materials were found in imported scrap metals used in production. Urban Food Security: Manila relaunched the Luneta Urban Garden to boost food supply via technology-driven urban farming. Circular Economy: MMDA and JCI Manila launched Project Hiraya to turn plastic waste into school chairs and tables.