Maritime Tragedy in Palawan: The Coast Guard said rescuers recovered an initial 30 bodies from the fire-ravaged MV June Aster off Coron, raising the death toll to 35, with 54 still missing as crews finally gained access to the heavily charred ferry after smoke and heat hampered searches. Weather Watch: PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area may bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila and much of Luzon in the next 24 hours, though conditions may ease as the LPA moves away. Politics & Accountability: House prosecutors renewed the push in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment, alleging a “confi scam” involving ₱612.5 million in confidential funds, while the Ombudsman said it will still consider late counter-affidavits in the Loren Legarda and Leandro Leviste plunder case. Education & Online Safety: DepEd said it will intensify enforcement against cyberbullying under consolidated guidelines, tying the move to PISA 2025 results that showed gains but also highlighted the need for safer learning environments. Economy & Cost of Living: Manibela announced a nationwide transport strike on Sept. 14 ahead of expected oil price increases, as lawmakers also urged immediate implementation of the Metro Manila minimum wage hike amid confusion over wage orders. Sports Spotlight: Alas Pilipinas men’s volleyball named an “explosive trio” for the Asian Games, while Gilas Pilipinas opened its campaign with a loss to Bahrain, complicating its path to the quarterfinals.