Typhoon Francisco Update: PAGASA says Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) kept weakening as it moved northward, with Signal No. 1 still up over Batanes and parts of northeastern Cagayan; Batanes and Cagayan may see 50–100 mm of rain that could trigger localized flooding and landslides, while the typhoon and habagat continue to bring strong winds and rains across Luzon and Visayas. Habagat Rain Outlook: Western Visayas is set for cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms through June 28 as southwest monsoon winds persist, with coastal waters expected to be moderate to rough. Water Security: Angat Dam in Bulacan is dropping fast and could reach its critical 160-meter level soon, raising the risk of water shortages for Metro Manila if rainfall stays below forecast. Protected Area Clash: DENR-CENRO in Real, Quezon deferred clearance for two 50-MW waste-to-energy plants at the San Mateo landfill after records flagged possible statutory issues because the landfill sits within a national park under Proclamation 1636. School Safety + Online Violence: After the Tacloban school shooting, authorities temporarily blocked the violent sandbox game GoreBox and expanded cyber patrols to monitor online risks to minors, while lawmakers pushed for stronger school safeguards like CCTV. Health Warning on Salt: Doctors warned Filipinos consume far more sodium than WHO recommends, linking high salt intake to rising kidney disease risk. Local Conservation: Subic Bay kicked off a weeklong Arbor Day push focused on forest conservation, tree-planting, and community participation.