Habagat Flood Response: Southwest monsoon rains kept hitting Luzon and nearby areas, with Pagasa warning of heavy downpours and possible severe flooding and landslides; in Zambales, more than 2,600 residents were evacuated as flooding worsened, while Laguna de Bay advisories urged lakeshore communities to prepare for rising water levels. Metro Manila Disruptions: Orange rainfall warnings were raised for Metro Manila and several provinces, and MMDA suspended expanded number coding as floods were reported in multiple cities; the House, Senate, and several agencies shifted to work-from-home, while classes were suspended in parts of Luzon. Travel and Safety Alerts: CAAP reported flight diversions and go-arounds due to heavy rains, and a gale warning was issued for coastal areas, urging fisherfolk and sea travel to stay off the water. Court and Politics Delays: Senate impeachment proceedings for Vice President Sara Duterte were postponed as the Senate moved to WFH, and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s Sandiganbayan pretrial was also cancelled due to the weather. Power and Economy: Visayas saw a yellow power alert as outages and reduced imports tightened supply, while the economy’s weak growth backdrop continued to shape policy expectations. ASEAN Diplomacy: President Marcos pushed ASEAN-PIF cooperation and called for stronger regional action on conflicts, climate change, economic uncertainty, and AI.