Habagat Flooding & Storm Impact: Southwest monsoon rains kept parts of Luzon under pressure, with La Mesa Dam still above overflow level and flooding reported in Quezon City; Marikina’s river eased to normal levels as PAGASA said habagat may weaken in coming days but heavy rain remains possible in Zambales, Bataan and Occidental Mindoro. Evacuations & Class Suspensions: Manila and nearby areas kept evacuation centers open and ordered work-from-home and alternative learning modes in affected provinces, while Laguna extended face-to-face class suspensions. Impeachment Trial Update: The Sara Duterte impeachment trial resumed Tuesday after a weather-related halt, with COA confidential funds auditor Xylene del Campo set to return to the witness stand. Health Leadership Shake-up: Health Secretary Jose “Brix” Pujalte resigned after just 28 days; Edwin Mercado, PhilHealth president and CEO, was appointed as replacement. South China Sea & US Messaging: A US defense official in Manila avoided direct mention of Scarborough Shoal while stressing Washington is “not disengaging” from Asia. Energy & Economy: Fuel prices are set for a big rollback effective Tuesday, while Pagcor reported a sharp drop in gaming revenues in Q2. Pax Silica Nuclear Revival: The Philippines is exploring nuclear power with South Korea and pushing ahead with Pax Silica, even as officials warn other Asian countries may take the lead if Manila stalls.