Fisheries Protection: BFAR-11 has started the 2026 Davao Gulf closed season, banning bagnets and ringnets (and similar modified gear) from Cape San Agustin to Talagotong Point until Aug. 31 to protect small pelagic fish during spawning, with municipal fisherfolk using authorized low-impact gear exempt. Heat & Storm Readiness: PAGASA warned the southwest monsoon will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over Luzon and parts of the Visayas, with flash floods and landslides possible; meanwhile, a dangerous heat index is forecast in 16 areas on Tuesday, with Metro Manila also under extreme caution. Urban Greening Push: Baguio is requiring marrying couples to plant “love trees” before getting a marriage counseling certificate, as part of its reforestation and watershed protection push. Chemical Pollution Advocacy: Environmental groups are stepping up calls for stronger rules on phthalates and bisphenols, citing health risks linked to endocrine disruption and gaps in current Philippine regulation. Coastal Livelihoods Under Pressure: In Zamboanga City, fisherfolk and youth advocates launched a campaign to stop large commercial fishing vessels from entering municipal waters, warning it threatens local food security and seaweed farms. Circular Economy for Mindanao: EU-backed Circulab is set to launch in Davao to help Mindanao entrepreneurs turn sustainability ideas into circular businesses and green jobs. Rainy Season Safety: The PNP says it has activated disaster response task groups and is on heightened readiness for the rainy season.