Impeachment Watch: House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V said VP Sara Duterte’s likely non-attendance at her July 6 impeachment trial is a “strategy,” arguing answers should come “from the horse’s mouth.” Disaster & School Life: After the June 8 Mindanao 7.8 quake, DepEd cleared most Region 12 schools to resume under the “Hayo” phase, while General Santos City and Sarangani stayed on “Hinto,” with safety and psychosocial support front and center. LGBTQ+ & City Culture: Manila announced June 21 road closures for the UP Marathon and Pride Run, keeping the city’s Pride energy moving. Entertainment & Broadcast Culture: FAMAS unveiled nominees for its inaugural Broadcast Arts Awards, spotlighting top series and performers ahead of the July 20 rites. Family, Legacy, and Fame: The Nora Aunor estate dispute deepened as Ian and Lotlot de Leon traded conflicting claims over managing her legacy and name. Human Stories: Mary Jane Veloso finally testified after 11 years of stalled cases, renewing calls to hold traffickers accountable. Sports as Inspiration: Serbia’s Nina Cajic urged young girls to “play brave” after snapping a VNL skid in front of Filipino fans. Wildlife & Heritage: Bohol officials urged protection after a reported Philippine brown deer sighting sparked fears of hunting. Money & Everyday Life: BSP extended salary-loan repayment terms to seven years, aiming to ease cash-flow pressure without encouraging over-borrowing.