Laguna Lake Row: Sen. Panfilo Lacson renewed calls for a multi-agency probe into alleged “illegal reclamation” on the Taguig side of Laguna Lake, while Taguig City denied involvement, saying the inspected area is claimed by private individuals and not city-held. El Niño Prep: DENR said it has stepped up nationwide measures—more water sources, watershed protection, fire prevention, and heat safeguards—as El Niño may intensify into a very strong event through early 2027. Traffic Enforcement Pushback: Transport groups urged six NCR LGUs to delay or clarify the Oct. 5 return of the no-contact apprehension policy, citing implementation issues, due process worries, and added costs. Internet Restored: A Philippine-Singapore undersea cable segment was fully restored, bringing internet services back to normal after outages. Undas Transport: LTFRB is fast-tracking special permits for 1,003 buses for All Saints’ and All Souls’ travel, with checks on roadworthiness and driver fitness. Sports—Asian Games Wrap: Team Philippines closed the Asian Games campaign with Jeus Yape as flag bearer; taekwondo won gold, while boxing’s Carlo Paalam settled for silver and jiu-jitsu Alex Enriquez took silver. Crime & Courts: In the VP Sara Duterte impeachment fight, Lacson said Trillanes’ press-conference claims have “no probative value,” while prosecutors said bank and tax records could be used next week.