Impeachment & Senate Rules: A Supreme Court petition asks the High Court to uphold the legality of the Senate’s June 3 quorum of 12 senators and actions taken during the session, citing the Avelino v. Cuenco doctrine, as the leadership fight continues. Impeachment Defense: Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp released a roughly 50-page answer saying the impeachment articles are constitutionally infirm and procedurally defective, while the House prosecution said it won’t file a reply. Flood Control Fallout: Senators Erwin Tulfo and Vicente Sotto vowed legal action after “ex-Marines” repeated “maleta” cash claims linked to flood control kickbacks, while Malacañang dismissed the allegations as false and baseless. Public Works Court Update: Sandiganbayan rescheduled the arraignment of Jinggoy Estrada and former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan to June 30, and ordered Bonoan’s hospital arrest due to medical condition. UN Diplomacy: Malacañang blamed Senate political noise for the Philippines’ failed bid for a UN Security Council seat, after the country lost to Kyrgyzstan. Energy & Economy: House Speaker Bojie Dy urged early El Niño preparations amid an 80% chance by August; Meralco must “clearly and intelligibly” explain electricity charges, lawmakers said. Local Governance: DHSUD-7 denied Cebu housing permit delays, saying only two LS applications are pending. Transport: MRT-3 will offer limited free rides on Independence Day.