El Niño Drought Response: Bohol reports P173.69M in crop losses affecting 6,676 farmers across 24 towns, with cloud-seeding eyed to start Oct. 9 to protect rice production. Anti-Graft vs Customs: Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla urges the Bureau of Customs to share data, saying lack of cooperation can stall smuggling cases. Infrastructure Planning: The House approved on second reading the MIND Act, pushing a 30-year national infrastructure master plan updated every six years to outlast political terms. Impeachment Crossfire: In VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment, the NBI and AMLC records stay in focus—AMLC says it has no proof China-government funding for CALE88, while defense and Duterte trade accusations over “cash delivery” claims and possible conflicts. Water & Flood Control: MMDA signs deals to build three Manila rainwater impounding facilities using nature-based solutions, while COA flags unserviceable MMDA pumps. Traffic Rules: NCAP reimplementation starts in select Metro Manila cities, but Parañaque deferred and Valenzuela suspended it, citing local conditions. Health & Safety: Valencia City, Bukidnon logs 24 new HIV cases since January, with diagnoses skewing younger; Pagasa warns of heavy to intense rains in parts of Metro Manila and Luzon. Sports: Senate resolution filed to congratulate gymnast Carlos Yulo’s double-gold Asian Games finish.