Wildlife Protection in Batanes: DENR-PENRO Batanes found a previously undocumented green sea turtle nesting site in Sabtang and installed protective nets, with strict monitoring ordered to boost hatching success and guard against predators. Earthquake Impacts on Marine Life: After Mindanao’s 7.8 quake, officials reported coastal uplift of up to 2 meters and shoreline expansion of about 200 meters in Sarangani, exposing coral reef and seagrass beds—raising alarms for reef health and marine die-off risk. El Niño Water-Saving Push: With El Niño conditions likely to persist until early 2027, the PNP mobilized units to enforce water conservation and prepare logistics support like water tankers for communities facing shortages. Heat Risk Advisory: Atimonan, Quezon logged a dangerous heat index of 44°C, urging residents to avoid prolonged sun exposure and stay hydrated to prevent heat cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. Biodiversity Survey in Apayao: A recent wildlife documentation in Calanasan, Luna, and Pudtol recorded diverse frogs, reptiles, and other species, underscoring the value of protecting well-preserved forest and river habitats. Weather Outlook: PAGASA said no tropical cyclone is expected this week, but easterlies will bring warm, humid conditions with scattered rains and thunderstorms, with severe storms still capable of triggering flash floods and landslides. Policy and Accountability: A House push seeks an inquiry into the government’s schistosomiasis control program, calling the snail-fever disease a long-neglected threat to poor farmers and fisherfolk in Visayas and Mindanao.