School Safety & Online Protection: The Senate approved on third reading the Sagip Bata Act and the Comprehensive School Safety Act, aiming to curb grooming and technology-facilitated abuse while strengthening campus security after the Banga, South Cotabato shooting. Martial Law Commemoration: Religious groups and youth-led protesters marked the 54th anniversary with calls to move from remembrance to action, as police deployed thousands and Manila suspended classes amid rallies. Youth Violence Response: DepEd is rolling out a School Digital Safety campaign, while PNP says it blocked websites allegedly used to groom minors into real-world violence. Mental Health & HIV: Sen. JV Ejercito urged DOH to boost mental health and HIV programs for youth, citing rising suicide concerns. Accountability & Corruption: Bahaghari demanded accountability from corrupt officials during the martial law anniversary, linking impunity to stolen funds and ongoing harm. Culture & Heritage: A new book on the Subanen people, “Colonial Images of the Subano Nation,” was launched in Pagadian, spotlighting decolonial archives and Indigenous resilience. Sports (Asian Games): Alex Eala’s tennis campaign gets local TV coverage, while boxing and volleyball stories highlight PH athletes pushing through the Games’ tough draws.