Disaster-Ready Infrastructure: President Marcos Jr ordered tighter enforcement of construction and building standards to boost resilience to earthquakes, floods and extreme weather, including stricter material rules and a proposed Building Resilience Seal. Climate Resilience Membership: The Philippines officially joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), gaining access to global expertise and partnerships to harden roads, bridges, public buildings and communications. El Niño Preparedness: Lapu-Lapu City activated its El Niño task force after Pagasa flagged a moderate-to-strong El Niño that could intensify into very strong conditions by late 2026 through early 2027, with drought risks by early 2027. Marine Life Protection: DENR secured two marine turtle nesting sites in Aurora’s Casiguran and Dinalungan using protective mesh screens, plus information drives to prevent disturbance until hatching. Drought Response in Sugar Areas: Cloud seeding began in Negros Island Region and Panay after dry conditions worsened, with sorties reported successful in bringing rain to affected towns. Weather Disruptions: Some areas suspended face-to-face classes on Sept. 14 due to habagat-related conditions, while Pagasa expected generally fair weather in Luzon as the monsoon weakens. Trade & Energy Reality Check: The IEA said coal use in the Philippines is likely to stay broadly stable this year, keeping baseload dependence high despite weather-driven hydro swings. Local Learning Policy: Senate President Gatchalian pushed for more localized class suspension and learning interventions to reduce learning loss during repeated monsoon disruptions.