Weather Watch: PAGASA says an LPA outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility has intensified into a tropical depression, with a low chance of landfall; it may enter PAR and be named “Queenie,” while easterlies are expected to bring isolated rain showers or thunderstorms over Batanes and Babuyan. Air Quality: Metro Cebu’s AQI improved to “Fair” (64 by 11 a.m.), after earlier higher readings, as authorities continue to monitor haze linked to Indonesia wildfires. Waste & Recycling: Cebu City may seek another ₱100M after a solid-waste disposal procurement drew no bidders, leaving the city reliant on Aloguinsan; meanwhile, Cebu and Japan started a feasibility study for a GX Park to consolidate recycling and waste recovery facilities. Marine & Fisheries Trade: BFAR is appealing to the US to restore access for Philippine blue swimming crab exports after a June suspension tied to bycatch monitoring gaps. Climate Resilience Planning: ASEAN leaders will meet in Manila for the two-day ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Disaster Resilience, focusing on disaster risk reduction, preparedness, financing, and whole-of-society resilience. Energy Transition Finance: The World Bank reports most of its $1B Philippines energy-transition and climate-resilience loan is tagged as climate finance, supporting reforms for renewables, EV charging, and offshore wind auctions. Pax Silica Scrutiny: Agriculture groups urge safeguards for Pax Silica in New Clark City, calling for renewable power, water recycling, and full agricultural impact assessments before land conversion.