Impeachment Watch: VP Sara Duterte’s confidential funds case keeps narrowing as AFP witnesses say DepEd certifications were meant only to confirm youth summit participation—not to justify spending—while prosecution signals it may finish the “confidential funds” article next week and move on to other impeachment articles. Courtroom Focus: Michael Poa is set to testify Sept. 2 on DepEd’s P112.5M confidential funds, including claims tied to AFP Youth Leadership Summits, as the House weighs remaining witnesses like PSA and former DepEd official Edward Fajarda. Health & Safety: Indonesia-linked haze worsened air quality across Metro Manila and parts of Luzon/Visayas, with health authorities urging masks and limiting outdoor activity. Culture & Heritage: Lubang, Occidental Mindoro launches research to document the Balsehan tradition tied to the Mayohan Festival, collecting elders’ memories, music, costumes, and old media. Lifestyle & Community: A Filipino couple wed inside a flooded Bulacan church, while Burnham Lake in Baguio reopened for boat rides after major rehabilitation. Arts & Film: Gawad Urian nominees were announced, and DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island” tickets are now available as the film brings Filipino folklore to cinemas. Sports: Sepak takraw sets a “medal or make way” challenge for the Asian Games, and Creamline’s Jaja Santiago-Minowa boosts early PVL Invitational momentum.