Tropical Storm Maymay: Pagasa kept TCWS No. 1 in parts of Northern Luzon as the storm weakened into a tropical depression, with heavy rain and gusty winds still threatening life and property; classes and travel were disrupted, including MMDA suspending number coding and CAAP reporting flight cancellations/delays, while landslides in Benguet killed two and injured another. Climate-smart forestry push: DENR opened 1.18M hectares of forest lands for “climate-smart investments,” aiming for jobs and rural growth through tree plantations, agroforestry, grazing, ecotourism and renewable energy. Monsoon science: Ateneo researchers identified a “moisture conveyor belt” pattern behind extreme habagat rains, combining a strengthened monsoon and a cyclone setup that can help improve heavy-rain forecasts. Pax Silica controversy: BCDA and Capas, Tarlac agreed to consultations on the Pax Silica AI hub, as farmers’ groups renewed calls for Congress to investigate land, water, environmental and social impacts. Plastic waste monitoring: Bohol is rolling out a UP-developed citizen science app for residents to report geotagged plastic waste to guide local environmental planning. Local water resilience: Boracay Water boosted El Niño readiness via river monitoring, NRW reduction and watershed protection to keep supply steady for the island’s dry season. Policy and governance: DepEd’s curriculum flexibility law (RA 12332) took effect without Marcos’ signature, easing the “spiral progression” requirement.