Impeachment Trial: The Senate court allowed a corporate lawyer to testify for Vice President Sara Duterte but ruled she could not selectively claim attorney-client privilege. She disputed the prosecution’s estimate of her company-related income, saying GenCorp paid her more than P2.1 million from 2022 to 2025. Anti-Graft Case: The Sandiganbayan ordered former Speaker Martin Romualdez suspended for 90 days over a plunder case alleging P7.44 billion in kickbacks; he denies the allegations. Economic Slowdown: Third-quarter growth fell to 2.1%, and Marcos ordered a review of 2026 and 2027 targets. October inflation reached 7.8%, intensifying concerns about weak growth and rising costs. Indigenous Rights: Balatoc community representatives asked the NCIP to investigate a mining firm’s alleged failure to meet its commitments, while advocates warn revised consent rules could rush consultations. El Niño Preparations: After farm output dropped 5% in the third quarter, the Agriculture Department said it has a P62-billion response plan, including water infrastructure and solar-powered irrigation.