Marine Conservation & Justice: DENR paid tribute to slain American marine biologist Dr. Kent Carpenter, while police say three suspects tied to the July 12 home invasion have been arrested, with investigators still treating it as a “robbery gone wrong” rather than a work-related hit. Wildlife Recovery: The Philippine eagle “Sawaga-Dalwangan” is showing clinical improvement after a brutal monkey attack and pellet gun injuries, with long-term rehabilitation planned. Pollution & Accountability: A Subic, Zambales open dumpsite inside an Aeta ancestral domain is under renewed scrutiny as Sen. Robinhood Padilla pushes for a Senate probe into alleged illegal landfill operations and possible water contamination. Climate & Disaster Risk: PAGASA warns an LPA outside the PAR has a high chance to become a tropical depression within 24 hours, while heat advisories in Cavite flag “extreme caution” heat index levels. Extreme Weather Impacts: DPWH reported road and bridge closures or restrictions in parts of CAR due to mudflows, slips, debris, and damaged structures. Food Security Prep: Sen. Kiko Pangilinan filed an El Niño readiness probe focused on water, seeds, credit, and contingency plans for farmers and fisherfolk. Biodiversity & Agriculture: Negros Occidental vowed to “go green” against the red-striped soft-scale insect, rejecting islandwide aerial chemical spraying in favor of biological control.