Weather Watch: An LPA will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Visayas, parts of Southern Luzon and Mindanao, with possible flash floods or landslides, while Metro Manila stays generally fair. Digital Rights & Safety: The House deferred DICT’s 2027 budget over unresolved concerns on harmful online content affecting minors, including OSAEC/CSAEM and scams. Anti-espionage Law: The House passed on final reading a bill modernizing anti-espionage rules, expanding “spying” to cover sharing classified matters and unauthorized access to critical defense and infrastructure assets, with life imprisonment without parole. Maritime Security: Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro urged an “expeditionary navy” to protect Filipino seafarers and vessels and rebuild shipping capacity. International Court: DOJ said Robin Padilla risks waiving his defense if he skips a preliminary probe in an obstruction case. Sports (Asiad): Filipinas beat Hong Kong 2-0 to stay in quarterfinal contention, while Gilas Women opened with a big win over Kazakhstan; Alas Pilipinas women were eliminated by Kazakhstan in volleyball. Society & Health: CPD reported 14.1% of Filipinos still use traditional family planning methods, and warned low fertility is pushing the country toward an aging workforce.