School Safety & Guns: The PNP confirmed a firearm was found in a Grade 9 student’s bag in Pinamungajan, Cebu, with authorities still verifying how a minor got access; the case is now under juvenile intervention. Active-Threat Drills: The PNP backed DepEd’s nationwide active-threat school drill on Aug. 25, stressing real-time response and reunification steps after recent shootings. Online Safety: PLDT and Smart said they’re blocking more than 100 sites streaming school shootings and extreme violence to protect children, while the CICC also pushed to block a livestreaming site tied to the Ateneo de Zamboanga attack. Education Policy: Senator Loren Legarda urged urgent action on overcrowded classrooms, citing research that class sizes remain too large in many regions. Public Health: Quezon City reported a leptospirosis spike after habagat flooding, and Calabarzon’s measles-rubella drive hit 35.7% coverage by day nine. Culture & Food: Cebu’s Ube Madness Festival spotlights how the purple yam is moving from homegrown comfort to a wider, community-driven food scene. Sports & Youth: Palaro standout Anton Paulo Dominick Della won silver in the SEA Open Water meet in Boracay, adding momentum for young athletes. Tourism: Palawan brings its World’s Best Island travel and trade expo to Cebu in October to tap Visayas travelers and air links.