Drug Enforcement: Police in Dumaguete arrested a 35-year-old “John” and seized about 1,150 grams of suspected shabu worth P7.8M in a buy-bust, while in Polomolok, South Cotabato, officers nabbed “Jat-jat” and seized 75 grams worth P510,000 plus a .357 Magnum. Education & Safety: House Speaker Bojie Dy III said Congress is prioritizing education through community listening and support for teachers and safer schools; DepEd also promoted 3,047 teachers and principals in Cagayan Valley under the Expanded Career Progression system. Public Health: Quezon City reported 5,589 dengue cases as of Sept. 24, with weekly counts still above alert thresholds, urging residents to follow the 4Ts. Budget & Governance: Nueva Ecija Rep. Mikaela Suansing denied “pork” in the 2027 budget, defending the LGSF as not pork; Sen. Loren Legarda warned corruption is worsening the oil-crisis burden, citing a drop in the CPI. Politics & Allegations: Palace said Trillanes’ claim of P319M China-linked funds to VP Sara Duterte’s husband’s firm should not be dismissed if backed by sufficient proof, as the Senate impeachment court reiterated it will base decisions only on presented evidence. Weather & El Niño Prep: Pagasa warned of rains from Severe Tropical Storm Choi-Wan’s trough; Puerto Princesa water officials are considering cloud seeding as Super El Niño threatens supplies. Law & Order: PNP is investigating a fake mass-shooting report involving De La Salle University-Dasmariñas.