Earthquake Preparedness: COE chief Col. CB Erdwin Olivares met geologist Osiris de León to review the National Earthquake Contingency Plan, stressing shared prevention, evacuation routes, and emergency supplies. Migration Numbers: DGM says it processed 250,429 irregular immigration cases in 2026 so far (186,139 deportations, 64,290 repatriations), with strengthened controls at border markets and biometric registration at Dajabón. Protected Areas Titling: President Abinader launched the first state-led national process to title protected lands, issuing six property titles totaling 12.35 million sq. meters to curb illegal occupation and protect key watersheds. Heat Safety: Health Minister Víctor Atallah urged hydration, shade breaks, light clothing, and extra care for children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions during high temperatures. Education Tech Milestone: Efekta Education topped 5 million active users in three years, with deployments including the Dominican Republic and partnerships tied to public-sector contracts. Back-to-School Support: Garden of Dreams Foundation hosted 350 local children at MSG for “Back-to-School Dream Day,” distributing school supplies and boosting readiness for the new year. Human Rights Watch: Corporate Accountability Lab reports forced labor persists on DR sugarcane plantations, calling for a U.S. import ban.