Impeachment & National Security: The House prosecution in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial pressed on with AMLC-linked bank records tied to her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, as officials warned the China-linked transactions involving Cale88 Foods could raise national security concerns and prompted calls to look into other Duterte-linked entities like Tapang at Malasakit. Accountability in Court: AMLC executive director Ronel Buenaventura faced fresh questions over gaps between Duterte’s SALNs and reported transactions, while both sides traded barbs over confidentiality and threats to journalists. Health Funding Debate: A House budget panel boosted the MAIFIP assistance program for 2027, drawing criticism from health groups who say the money should go to strengthening PhilHealth instead. Environment & El Niño Prep: DENR said it will push Metro Manila golf courses to use recycled water and other conservation steps as El Niño worsens drought risk; separate reports flagged major crop losses in Bohol and rain advisories for parts of Luzon. Water & Flood Control: MMDA signed deals to build rainwater impounding facilities in Manila to reduce flooding. Digital Guardrails: The House approved a bill restricting social media account creation for children 13 and below and tightening protections for minors online. Crime & Drugs: PDEA arrested two Koreans in Clark in a ketamine buy-bust worth about ₱1 million. Sports: Gilas Pilipinas Girls made history by beating New Zealand in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup, while NCAA and other local games delivered key wins.