Typhoon Inday/Bavi Impact: PAGASA kept TCWS No. 2 over Batanes and parts of Northern Luzon as Inday carried 140 kph winds, prompting class suspensions and flooding advisories across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Volcano Watch: Kanlaon Volcano in Negros remains at Alert Level 2 after a moderately explosive eruption, with possible escalation to Alert Level 3 if explosions become more frequent; several flights were canceled due to ash risk. Impeachment Trial: The Senate impeachment court’s first week against VP Sara Duterte focused on Article IV threats; meanwhile, Senate and Palace officials traded barbs over “transparency vs politicking,” and questions were raised over logistics and visitation rules for detained senators. West Philippine Sea/Batanes Row: Philippine officials, including Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and the NHCP, pushed back hard on Chinese scholars’ claims that Batanes is part of China, calling the assertions baseless. Economy & Living Standards: The World Bank’s reclassification of the Philippines to upper-middle-income status drew calls for scrutiny on whether it will translate into real social gains, as labor and research groups warned many Filipinos still feel left behind. Public Services: DepEd tightened monitoring of localized classroom building with LGU partnerships, while Manila Water said it is reinforcing supply resilience with backup treatment and mobile plants.