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Here is what we are tracking in today’s newsletter:
The Department of Public Works and Highways proposed mandatory water detention basins for new commercial and residential developments to mitigate urban flooding.
Weather authorities declared Typhoon Rosal the strongest cyclone of 2026 as it intensified into a Category 5-equivalent storm over open waters.
An Inquirer editorial criticized recent combative statements from foreign diplomats, calling for a return to professional diplomatic channels.



