Severe Weather Disruptions: Southwest monsoon rains kept classes suspended in Zambales and nearby Olongapo City, with PAGASA warning of possible flooding and landslides as heavy rainfall (50–100 mm) is expected through Friday. Monsoon Watch: PAGASA also flagged habagat-driven cloudy skies and scattered to heavy rains across parts of Luzon, with localized thunderstorms possible and a new low-pressure area likely to form in late August/early September. Laguna de Bay Update: LLDA reported Laguna de Bay water levels easing to 12.39 m but warned the lake remains at risk for algal blooms and possible fish kills if conditions shift. Oil Spill Preparedness: Coast Guard teams deployed additional personnel and oil-spill equipment after a tugboat sank in Zambales, monitoring a potential diesel leak while weather hampered underwater assessment. Climate-Ready Workplaces: A House bill seeks stronger worker protection by integrating climate-adaptive measures into occupational safety rules, with stiffer penalties for violations. Food Security Hit: Pangasinan farmers and fisherfolk reported losses of about ₱508.19M from floods tied to recent storms and the monsoon. Critical Minerals Push: Marcos’ EO on critical minerals backs value-added processing, while Pax Silica plans face calls for clearer public information and environmental safeguards. Agrifood Resilience: SEARCA highlighted climate-resilient, profitable crop strategies for smallholders and set an ARD conference in December to align policies for sustainable agrifood systems.