Tropical Depression Isang has slowed down slightly as it continues its path across Quirino province on Friday afternoon. According to the 5 p.m. bulletin released by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the storm was last detected near Aglipay, Quirino. It is generating maximum sustained winds reaching 55 kilometers per hour, with gusts up to 90 kilometers per hour, and is moving west-northwest at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour.

In legal developments, the Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Vice President Jejomar Binay, his son and former Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, along with 22 others, in connection with the P2.2-billion Makati car park building case. The anti-graft court ruled on Friday that the prosecution failed to establish the accused parties' guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Separately, former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz faces administrative charges before the National Police Commission (Napolcom). The complaints are linked to his conduct during the investigation of abducted cockfighting enthusiasts, locally known as sabungeros. Elakim Patidongan, brother of whistleblower Julie Patidongan, accused Macapaz of illegally confiscating their cellphones along with SIM and memory cards during their repatriation from Cambodia.

On the security front, the Philippine Navy raised concern over unusual Chinese activity near Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), where a Philippine military detachment is stationed aboard the grounded BRP Sierra Madre. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, reported that as of Thursday, at least 25 Chinese vessels—including 11 smaller boats, five bigger ships, and nine maritime militia vessels—were observed in the area, along with a helicopter and drone.

These developments underscore ongoing meteorological, legal, and geopolitical dynamics affecting the country.