𝗠𝘆𝗧𝗩 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘀 (𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬–𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲) This week was marked by major developments in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, accountability issues in government, severe weather, public safety concerns, and significant local stories across Cebu. The Senate opened an inquiry into the deadly landslide at the Binaliw Sanitary Landfill in Cebu City, with lawmakers examining possible lapses that led to the tragedy. The DENR also disclosed that five sanitary landfills across the country have been identified as critical, while Cebu City officials pushed for stronger composting and recycling programs to reduce dependence on landfills. The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte remained the country’s biggest story, with the Senate impeachment court approving several subpoenas sought by the House prosecution while rejecting others deemed irrelevant. Testimonies from NBI officials also continued the investigation into Duterte’s controversial remarks against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. After nine days of hearings, the proceedings were suspended and are set to resume on July 29. In Cebu, the LTO issued a show cause order against Dumanjug Mayor Gungun Gica following the viral motorcycle crash in Minglanilla. The mayor accepted responsibility, apologized to those involved, and surrendered his HPG Tiger Pin as investigations continue. Heavy monsoon rains brought widespread flooding to Cebu City and Mandaue City, stranding commuters and inundating several communities. Residents in flood-prone areas renewed calls for immediate solutions to drainage and flood control issues. Authorities also investigated several major incidents, including a fatal stabbing in Camotes allegedly involving a son and his mother, a hit-and-run that injured a child in Lapu-Lapu City, a deadly road crash involving PAG-IBIG Fund employees in Negros Oriental, and the arrest of an SK councilor in Sibonga over an alleged assault on a barangay captain. Nationally, tensions persisted in the West Philippine Sea after separate confrontations involving the Philippine Navy, Philippine Coast Guard, and the China Coast Guard. Despite reported harassment, Philippine authorities successfully completed missions to support Filipino fishermen. The week also saw concerns over child welfare, human trafficking, online sexual exploitation of children, illegal drugs, cybercrime, and the rising number of sports-related injuries as pickleball continues to gain popularity. Stay informed with the stories that matter as MyTV Cebu brings you the latest news from Cebu, the Philippines, and beyond. #MyTVCebu #TheWeekThatWas #WeeklyNewsRecap #CebuNews #PhilippineNews