Tropical Weather Watch: Pagasa says a low-pressure area is approaching Northern Luzon, bringing heavy rains and strong gusts, with possible landfall in Cagayan between Friday and Saturday and a chance to develop into a tropical cyclone named Kiyapo. Maritime & Coastal Safety: Australia will provide the Philippine Coast Guard underwater drones and counter-drone systems under a P413-million, four-year package, with earlier drone support already used for maritime security, search-and-rescue, and environmental protection. Solid Waste Moves: Cebu City will stop dumping garbage at the South Road Properties by July 25 and shift to daily barangay collection with nighttime hauling to a landfill in Aloguinsan. River Rehab via Microbes: Batangas City is using “bokashi ball” mud balls at Calumpang Bridge to help break down organic waste and improve water quality. Wildlife Conservation: A sacred ritual was held in Bukidnon for the critically endangered Philippine eagle “Sawaga-Dalwangan,” which died after rehabilitation. Indigenous Land & Dumpsite: NCIP says an Aeta ancestral-domain dump in Subic was a temporary COVID-era disposal site with no basis for forced relocation, and is now being rehabilitated. Consumer & Power Costs: A coalition of consumer groups warns of rising electricity rates and studies possible legal action vs DOE and ERC. Waste, Enforcement, and Air: NBI shut down a steel plant in Pampanga and arrested executives over alleged violations of environmental and consumer protection laws, affecting about 300 workers.