Flood-hit schooling disruptions: Zambales towns Subic and Castillejos again suspended face-to-face classes, while Olongapo City kept schools closed and shifted to alternative learning as monsoon rains and flooding lingered. In Baguio and Benguet, heavy rains and strong winds also forced suspensions, with officials citing PAGASA warnings. Flood control push: President Marcos said a long-ignored flood control master plan will finally be executed, after bridge collapses and widespread habagat flooding. Education budget strain: DepEd reported damage to over 11,000 classrooms and sought P7.783B for repairs, while lawmakers warned DOH and PhilHealth budget cuts could delay hospital expansion and strain coverage. Safety drill change: DepEd will stop active-shooter “reenactments” in Sept. 3 school safety drills, using distinct alarms instead to avoid psychological harm. Anti-nepotism procurement law: The Senate passed a bill barring relatives of public officials from government contracts, aiming to curb corruption risks in procurement. Peso slides: The Philippine peso hit a new record low near 62.565 per dollar amid renewed Middle East tensions and inflation worries. Health workforce gap: DOH linked the shortage of psychiatrists and psychologists to low salaries, even after recent salary grade adjustments. Agriculture support: The House approved a law condoning and restructuring unpaid interests and penalties on farmers’ loans to restore credit access.