West Philippine Sea & China Claims: As the 10th anniversary of the 2016 arbitral award nears, President Marcos reiterated the ruling must not be treated as negotiable and said the South China Sea should be a “sea of peace, cooperation, and connectivity,” while Chinese officials and scholars push back on PH claims and Manila’s defense and foreign affairs teams counter that Batanes and other areas are Philippine territory under international law. Local Sovereignty on the Ground: Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. reasserted Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) as “ours” during a Bayanihan sa Karagatan event, urging residents to help assert jurisdiction. Typhoon Bavi Disaster Updates: Typhoon Bavi has triggered mass evacuations and flight cancellations across Taiwan and Japan, with more than 900,000 people reported evacuated in China as the storm heads toward Wenzhou. Quezon City Crime: A PWD was stabbed 21 times by a drinking buddy in Barangay Holy Spirit, QC; the suspect was arrested in Manila. Power Costs in PH: Meralco said July bills will rise as generation costs increased, with a typical 200 kWh household seeing about P69 more. Philippine Governance & Tech: The BIR won an international award for its 2026 Interactive Digital Tax Calendar, highlighting continued push for digital public service. Impeachment Watch: The CBCP urged unity and accountability as the Senate impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte continues. QC Community & Health: A QC-based nonprofit, Jaden and Friends Inc., received a ₱7.776M grant to support developmental therapy for children with congenital heart disease and developmental needs.