Gilas Pilipinas: Tim Cone said Carl Tamayo will miss 4–6 weeks with a Grade 2 ankle sprain after Gilas beat Iran 68–56 to finish the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers’ fourth window with a 4–4 record, while Kai Sotto and Juan Gomez de Liaño powered the comeback and June Mar Fajardo officially retired after a memorable home exit. Habagat & flooding: Pagasa downgraded parts of Central Luzon to yellow rainfall warning but still flagged possible flooding; La Mesa Dam remains above critical as excess water flows to riverside areas in Metro Manila. National Heroes’ Day: President Marcos urged Filipinos to embody heroes’ courage, while lawmakers and officials also highlighted ordinary citizens who helped during recent rains and disasters. Public health: DOH-7 reported low Measles-Rubella coverage in Cebu and Bohol amid vaccine misinformation and hesitancy, with many parents refusing or deferring shots. Press freedom: CHR and the media security task force called for stronger safeguards for journalists as the Philippines ranked 114th in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index. Economy & finance: August inflation is seen easing but still above target, while the peso’s slide and higher borrowing costs remain a worry; government borrowings jumped to P291.38B in July. Drugs & safety: PDEA and police arrested 14 suspects in Rizal and Cavite drug busts, and the Coast Guard reported an LCT-related capsizing incident off Romblon where eight crew escaped unhurt.