Impeachment Trial: NBI Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc testified in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial that her alleged assassination threats against President Marcos and others were treated as criminal, not protected speech, as the prosecution pushes to show the “hitman” threat was real and serious. Courtroom Tension: Defense counsel objected after a prosecutor used Waray during questioning, while senator-judges were seen leaving the session hall at intervals during proceedings. Green Box Row: Malacañang said Marcos will review any request to open the “green box” tax records, and no request has yet been submitted. DOH Shake-up: Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. was appointed DOH secretary after Teodoro Herbosa’s resignation for health reasons. Weather Watch: PAGASA said tropical depression Haishen may enter PAR as early as Monday night or Tuesday morning, though habagat remains the main rain system; class suspensions and travel disruptions continue in parts of Luzon. Power Costs: Consumer groups criticized Meralco’s latest rate hike as a third increase since March, adding to household burdens. Local Safety: PNP reported a police officer arrested in Zamboanga del Sur for allegedly smuggling P1.285M in cigarettes, facing both criminal and administrative charges.