Impeachment Showdown: The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues as the prosecution withdraws the remaining witnesses for Article I on confidential funds, while defense counsel argues Duterte can’t be compelled to testify against herself; reserved witness Police Maj. Jovelyn Magay is set to be presented next, focusing on OVP and DepEd liquidation documents. Flood-Control Graft Fallout: Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was arrested and served with a plunder warrant while hospitalized, with DILG saying he suffered a stroke; the case stems from alleged P7+ billion kickbacks tied to flood control projects, and the PNP returned the warrant to the Sandiganbayan. Courts & Rights: The Supreme Court upheld a ruling striking down a rule requiring electronic monitoring of commercial fishing vessels, saying it went beyond what’s needed to fight illegal fishing. Weather & Disasters: Southwest monsoon rains are expected to keep hitting Luzon and parts of Visayas, with Zambales evacuations reported and class suspensions in Metro Manila; flooding risks remain. Power & Economy: Visayas brownouts lasting up to nine hours prompt calls for a congressional probe into grid reliability and accountability. Energy & Infrastructure: Manila Water targets completion of its new San Juan Reservoir by end-2026 to boost earthquake-resilient water storage.