Wildlife Crime & Conservation: The Philippine Eagle Foundation rescued “Magpet,” a young Philippine eagle in Magpet, Cotabato, found weak after being shot with airgun pellets; PEF warned that continued human-caused killings could collapse the species’ population. Air Quality & Health: DENR-EMB reported “very unhealthy” PM2.5 levels in parts of Metro Manila, linked to transboundary haze from fires in Kalimantan, urging sensitive groups to limit outdoor exposure and use N95 masks. El Niño Preparedness: Malacañang said the government is ready for a potentially stronger El Niño but told the public not to hoard potable water; PAGASA also flagged October weather shifts and possible tropical cyclone formations. Local Environment Enforcement: Infanta, Quezon cancelled permits of crushing plants and a mobile crusher after alleged DENR permitting violations, including lack of a required Mineral Processing Permit. Forest & Watershed Restoration: DENR Central Luzon planted 1,200 bamboo culms in Aurora’s Talaytay Protected Landscape to help restore degraded forest areas and reduce erosion. Tamaraw Protection: Mindoro officials and lawmakers pushed renewed action to save the endangered tamaraw amid habitat loss and low population estimates, including local donation drives and calls for stronger conservation funding. Climate-Linked Food Security: Cebu allocated ₱38.25M for organic fertilizer to help farmers cope with El Niño-driven dry spells, while Caraga sought ₱6.2M for cloud seeding as drought damages expand. Policy & Social Safety Nets: House panels boosted DOH medical assistance and DSWD crisis intervention funding to cushion families as dry spells and cost-of-living pressures loom.