Asian Games Volleyball Berths: The Alas Pilipinas indoor volleyball teams booked spots for the Nagoya-Aichi Asian Games in September, with the women qualifying via FIVB ranking (No. 10) and the men via Asia ranking (No. 15), completing the country’s volleyball entries. Brigada Eskwela Jobs: DepEd and DOLE kick off Brigada Eskwela 2026 with cash-for-work under Tupad—about 240,000 workers nationwide to ready classrooms ahead of the June 8 school opening. School Safety Push: PNP plans heavier patrols in high-traffic shopping areas like Divisoria and major malls as parents buy supplies earlier under the new three-term calendar. Impeachment Clock: House prosecution panel says it will oppose moves to dismiss VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case, while Senate security ramps up around the Senate as her response deadline nears. Pride Month Activism: Bahaghari holds an “iglap-protest” at Mendiola to renew calls for the SOGIESC Equality Bill. LGBTQ+ Stage Return: “Zsazsa Zaturnnah Ze Muzikal” opens auditions for its 20th-anniversary run, keeping queer theater in the spotlight. PH–Vietnam Upgrade: Marcos and Vietnamese President To Lam elevate ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, expanding defense, digital transformation, tourism, education, and cultural exchanges. Child Abuse Materials Raid: Two women in Sorsogon are arrested over alleged online sale of child sexual abuse materials, with four victims rescued. Volleyball Upset: Badian shocks unbeaten Moalboal to win the inaugural Calderon Cup women’s volleyball title.