Impeachment Trial: The Senate impeachment court ordered another COA auditor subpoena in VP Sara Duterte’s confidential funds case, as House prosecutors press on with witnesses and arguments over whether secret spending was properly liquidated. Cybersecurity Law: The House advanced a bill to create a National Cybersecurity Agency to coordinate national cyber defense and set minimum standards for critical infrastructure. Weather Disruptions: Pagasa warned an LPA and southwest monsoon will bring rains and possible thunderstorms across parts of Luzon and Visayas, with some areas suspending classes on Aug. 5. Sports Spotlight: Alex Eala made history by winning her first WTA Tour-level singles title at the Mubadala DC Open, beating Jessica Pegula after dropping the opener. Local Crime & Safety: Authorities in Cotabato traced a social media threat after a shooting wounded a traffic enforcer, while lawmakers and officials renewed calls for stronger school security after a fatal stabbing in Las Piñas. Public Accountability & Justice: In the Bong Revilla DPWH ghost project case, a witness described “in-house” losing-bidder practices, and the DOJ filed fresh flood-control-related complaints in Cebu. Sports Discipline Row: Rain or Shine and Meralco traded barbs after coach Yeng Guiao called Cliff Hodge “the dirtiest player” following an on-court collision. Lottery: A Super Lotto 6/49 ticket won ₱25.19M (11-20-12-36-44-26); Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot remains unclaimed (35-14-07-13-46-55).