Education & Safety: DepEd will drop active-shooter “reenactments” from the Sept. 3 nationwide school safety drills, citing risks of psychological trauma, and will instead rely on distinct alarms and the “run-hide-fight” approach. Disaster Readiness: DepEd also urged schools to use its new hazard assessment tool, Project LIGTAS+, to anticipate risks early and reduce class disruptions. Climate Impact on Schools: Habagat and tropical cyclones have damaged 11,167 classrooms across 2,243 schools, with DepEd estimating P7.783B for cleanup, repairs, and reconstruction. Health & Air Quality: As Indonesia wildfire haze worsens, DOH-7 advised Metro Cebu residents to limit outdoor exposure and use N95/KN95 masks; Cebu City suspended in-person classes amid “acutely unhealthy” air. Governance & Integrity: The Senate passed a bill barring relatives of public officials from government contracts, aiming to cut corruption risks in procurement. Impeachment Watch: In VP Sara Duterte’s trial, Michael Poa testified he never saw a DepEd vault for confidential documents and said he relied on reports rather than firsthand knowledge of confidential fund use. Culture & Pride: Cebu approved a provincial heritage ordinance requiring LGUs to document languages, rituals, and traditional skills through cultural mapping. Sports Culture: Alex Eala’s US Open run continues to fuel wider Filipino interest in tennis, with fans and observers linking her rise to changing sports culture.