𝗠𝘆𝗧𝗩 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘀 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) A week dominated by political tensions, Senate controversies, public safety concerns, and pressing issues in Cebu and across the country—here are the stories that mattered. Political tensions escalated after Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa resurfaced in the Senate amid reports of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant linked to the Duterte administration’s war on drugs. His dramatic return to the Senate, followed by heightened security measures and reports of alleged NBI presence inside the Senate complex, sparked confusion and intense public attention. The controversy deepened after leadership changes within the Senate majority bloc, while lawmakers engaged in heated debates over the handling of the situation. Sessions were temporarily suspended following confrontations between senators, including exchanges involving Senators Robin Padilla and Kiko Pangilinan. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for a second time, with lawmakers from Cebu divided on the issue. The House also named its panel of prosecutors for the upcoming impeachment proceedings. The week also saw rising concerns over security after gunfire erupted within the Senate compound following tensions involving Senate security personnel and alleged NBI operatives. Authorities later confirmed no injuries were reported, while investigations into the incident remain ongoing. Malacañang clarified that no arrest operation against Senator dela Rosa had been ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., while the NBI explained that personnel had only been deployed in an adjacent government building upon official request. Energy concerns resurfaced after the Visayas Grid was placed under red and yellow alert status, causing rotational brownouts in parts of Metro Cebu and nearby areas. In Cebu City, waste management challenges continued as authorities formed a task force to search for a permanent dumpsite while operations resumed at the SRP garbage staging area. Local governments also intensified anti-drunk driving campaigns amid rising road accident fatalities. Mandaue City received additional breathalyzer units from LTO-7, while officials in Talisay raised alarm over increasing deadly road incidents allegedly linked to intoxicated driving. In other developments, hearings continued in the case involving the killing of young businessman Kingston Cheng, with prosecutors presenting initial witnesses before the court. The week ended with emotional scenes in Cebu after 68-year-old Ireneo Selma Vidal reunited with his family days after being taken into custody by the Cebu City Anti-Mendicancy Office. Vidal insisted he was merely performing with his harmonica and not begging. Concerns over Cebu’s water supply also grew as water levels in several rivers, including the Jaclupan River, continued to decline amid the dry season, prompting calls for water conservation. Stay informed. Stay aware. #MyTVCebu #TheWeekThatWas #WeeklyNewsRecap #CebuNews #PhilippinePolitics