Impeachment Watch: The Senate impeachment court kept moving on VP Sara Duterte’s case as AMLC Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura testified on Duterte and husband Manases Carpio’s bank transactions, including 666 covered and 55 suspicious reports totaling about P4.4 billion, with inward remittances to Carpio’s CALE88 Foods from China and Hong Kong cited at P319.3 million. Local Governance & Accountability: Sen. Ping Lacson hit back at Taguig’s claim his video was “curated,” saying the footage came from the city’s own inspection team and alleging Barangay Tanyag personnel dumped garbage in the Lakeshore area of Laguna Lake. Power Crisis Response: A House hearing in Bacolod pushed for emergency powers to speed up Visayas power generation and transmission projects amid frequent alerts and brownouts. Education Reform: Edcom 2 urged youth groups to join consultations on education reform, citing low literacy results and gaps in learner well-being. Traffic & Public Safety: Manila began implementing NCAP 2.0, warning motorists—including government employees—there would be “no more excuses” as upgraded cameras target traffic violations. Innovation & Economy: The Philippines slipped to 52nd in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, with DOST calling for more R&D investment. Crypto Oversight: BSP warned it wants strict oversight of crypto transfers through regulated providers, citing anonymity risks. Business & Energy Transition: Ayala Malls expanded rooftop solar at more sites, while Meralco reported slightly higher electricity sales in the first eight months.