Weather Watch: PAGASA says the low pressure area inside the Philippine area of responsibility has dissipated, bringing clearer skies over Luzon but still allowing localized thunderstorms; partly cloudy to cloudy conditions with low rain chances are expected in Palawan, while eastern Visayas and Mindanao may stay cloudy. Pollution & Enforcement: In Subic Bay Freeport, the Bureau of Customs says 20 of 118 overstaying refrigerated containers have been condemned, with more pullouts planned, after reports of foul-smelling leachate resurfacing near All Hands Beach. Mining vs Biodiversity: The CBCP plans to set up an Integral Ecology Ministry to intensify opposition to mining and aggressive development. Protected Areas Under Pressure: Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park’s board in Sibuyan Island raised grave concern over mining applications, backing stronger protection of the island’s biodiversity. Indigenous Land & Waste: Leila de Lima filed a House probe into an alleged long-running open dumpsite inside an Aeta ancestral domain in Subic, Zambales, including claims of medical waste. Wildlife Update: DENR-Davao reported a rare Mindanao bleeding-heart pigeon sighting at Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, with signs it may be breeding. Climate Resilience Push: Sen. Loren Legarda urged stronger disaster preparedness and climate resilience as the country marks National Disaster Resilience Month. Water & Food Security: DSWD highlighted LAWA and BINHI efforts that built farm reservoirs and irrigation, supporting aquaculture and livelihood gains for Luzon farmers and fishers. Pax Silica Debate: Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro defended Pax Silica as “national resilience,” while VP Sara Duterte’s earlier “cannot comment” remark continues to fuel public questions.