El Niño Readiness for Food Supply: Senate agriculture chief Sen. Kiko Pangilinan pushed for a probe into whether DA, NIA, PhilCrop Insurance, and BFAR are truly ready with water, seed, credit, and contingency plans as El Niño worsens into early next year. Impeachment Court Clash: Day 6 of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial focused on whether the Senate can subpoena her bank records, tax returns, and AMLC documents—prosecution citing prior precedent and timing, defense warning it could turn into a “fishing expedition.” Power Bills Pressure: Consumer groups urged the ERC to audit Meralco billing after complaints of anomalous readings, warning families face confusing charges and disconnection threats. Sugar Industry Pest Fight: Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Lacson said the province will “go green” against the red-striped soft-scale insect, rejecting islandwide aerial chemical spraying in favor of biological control. Water Security Move: Manila Water highlighted its Cardona Water Treatment Plant using Laguna Lake to support 24/7 service for 7.9M customers amid climate stress. Energy Grid Planning: NGCP said it’s ready to support the ASEAN Power Grid but needs specifics on bulk transmission requirements before committing. Mining & Dams Watch: Police seized alleged illegal copper ores worth P600k in Agusan del Norte, while Magat Dam dipped near the critical 160m level affecting irrigation.