Weather Watch: PAGASA declared the start of the southwest monsoon (habagat), with occasional to frequent rains and thunderstorms expected—while extreme heat still lingers, including “danger” heat index readings in parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. Typhoon Update: Typhoon Domeng intensified over the Philippine Sea but is still considered unlikely to make landfall, though it may keep strengthening before weakening. Public Safety: Residents in Baseco Compound, Manila, evacuated as a residential fire spread fast, with authorities still checking the cause and reporting no confirmed casualties yet. Politics & Courts: A Philippine anti-graft court ordered the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over alleged kickbacks in a flood-control project; he surrendered and posted bail, with another warrant expected. Housing Push: Marcos’ 4PH program ramped up in the Visayas, launching new rental and ownership projects in Negros Occidental and Iloilo. Philippines-Japan Ties: Marcos wrapped up a Japan state visit with new strategic and economic deals, as both sides deepen security cooperation amid regional tensions. Sports Governance: FIVB suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation over governance concerns, creating an interim committee to run operations. Human Rights: Groups condemned Cateel police for tagging activists as “active wanted persons,” saying it fuels harassment of rights defenders. Local Life: Taytay, Rizal faced dangerously high heat index levels, while Cebu’s Mangoes Festival celebrated the island’s signature fruit.