Flood Response Escalates: The NDRRMC reported 88 cities and towns under a state of calamity as habagat and past tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay left over 6 million people affected, with Bulacan, Pampanga and Bataan among the hardest hit. Metro Manila Drainage Push: Marcos said 13 more pumping stations will be added to MMDA’s 73 to boost flood drainage capacity, with new sites in Quezon City and upgrades aimed to be ready by end-2025 or early 2027. Local Calamity Declarations: Manila declared a state of calamity in 27 flood-hit barangays to speed release of local funds, while Bulacan’s provincial board also moved the province under calamity status. Plastic Waste Accountability: DENR issued show-cause letters to 155 firms for failing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations, citing plastic waste clogging waterways and pumping stations during heavy rains. Weather Watch: PAGASA said habagat is weakening with fairer conditions expected, but Severe Tropical Storm Saudel outside the PAR could enter by Aug. 24 and may again enhance monsoon rains. Sustainable Fisheries: BFAR launched FishCoRe Salimbayan, a ₱11.42B, seven-year World Bank-backed project to protect marine ecosystems and strengthen fisherfolk resilience. Coconut Value-Adding: DTI-7 urged the coconut sector to move from raw production to higher-value products and wider market access, highlighting the Coco Negosyo–Cebu Coconut Market Expo. Agri Impacts: Benguet vegetable traders warned prolonged rains are forcing premature harvesting and price drops at trading centers, even as consumers face higher retail prices.