Extreme Heat Advisories: Taytay (Rizal) and Atimonan (Quezon) warned residents after heat index readings hit dangerous levels, with Imus City (Cavite) also issuing safety reminders as Pagasa flags heat exhaustion and heat stroke risks. Conservation Milestone: DENR says “Girlie,” a Philippine eagle rescued in 1982, has outlived the species’ typical lifespan in captivity, becoming a living symbol of long-running protection efforts. Indigenous Maritime Revival: The Tao people’s traditional canoe “Golden Friendship” arrived in Batanes, retracing an ancient sea route and renewing cultural ties between Orchid Island and Ivatan communities. Queer Cinema Spotlight: QCinema Pride Film Festival returns this June with seven international LGBTQIA+ films, including the Philippine drama “Dreamboi,” as queer stories keep drawing bigger audiences. Student-Athlete Safety Push: Senators filed bills after the Ateneo drowning deaths, calling for stronger rights, medical coverage, and safer training and competition protocols. Labor Compliance Reminder: DOLE urged schools and foreign employees to follow Alien Employment Permit rules, saying its probe into Tab Baldwin continues despite his resignation. Health & Inclusion: Bohol opened a Pride Month art exhibit featuring queer artists, while Dumaguete marked the restored St. Catherine of Alexandria Belfry with an Important Cultural Property marker. Migration Reality Check: OCTA found 57% of Filipinos are open to working or living abroad, mainly for better jobs and wages.