Sports Spotlight: President Marcos honored tennis star Alex Eala at Malacañang, praising her Wimbledon breakthrough and her pride in being Filipino. Impeachment Update: NBI official Jeremy Lotoc testified that VP Sara Duterte’s alleged threats were “serious, real and actual,” and not protected speech, as the trial resumes with cross-examination continuing. Legal Watch: The Sandiganbayan ordered Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to be examined at PGH to check if he still needs confinement, tied to his plunder case. Health & Policy: Marcos appointed orthopedic surgeon Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. as new Health Secretary, replacing Teodoro Herbosa, who stepped down for rehabilitation. Public Safety: Mayon Volcano intensified with energetic strombolian activity and lava flows; Phivolcs kept Alert Level 3 and the 6-km danger zone. Weather & Disruptions: Habagat and Tropical Storm Josie/Haishen are affecting Luzon, with possible flooding and some class suspensions in parts of the country. Transport Tech: LRT-2 launched cashless fare payments via contactless cards, phones, wearables, and GCash Commute QR. Education Concern: DepEd reported a Grade 4 pupil in Cavite died after a deworming activity, with parents seeking NBI help for an autopsy.