Flood Disasters: A 35-year-old father, Simeon Candule, was found dead in Botolan, Zambales after he and his 7-year-old son were swept away by a strong river current while riding a carabao-drawn cart; responders intensified the search after an initial sweep along the riverbank. School Disruptions: In Zambales, classes were suspended again in Subic and Castillejos, and face-to-face learning in Olongapo City was also halted as monsoon rains continued; in Baguio and Benguet, heavy rain and strong winds kept preschool to Grade 12 classes suspended under yellow rainfall warnings. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Pilandok exited the Philippine area of responsibility early Thursday and is not expected to directly affect the country, but habagat will keep bringing significant rainfall over parts of Luzon. Public Safety: DepEd said it will stop active-shooter “reenactments” during nationwide school safety drills, using distinct alarms instead to avoid psychological trauma. Anti-Corruption Courts: The Sandiganbayan cleared former DPWH official Manuel “Manny” Bonoan from graft and plunder charges, while Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada declined to enter a plea at his arraignment. Economy & Costs: The peso hit a new record low at 62.565 per dollar as Middle East tensions stoked inflation and safe-haven demand. Agriculture & Climate Resilience: DA and Pagasa signed a deal to set up an agrometeorological station in Northern Mindanao to give farmers more localized, real-time weather data.