Public Safety & Youth Protection: DepEd rolled out nationwide pilot active threat simulation drills, with officials urging schools to tailor response plans and do them safely after the Tacloban shooting raised fears of retraumatizing students. Governance & Connectivity: House Speaker Bojie Dy backed GovNet Ilagan, promising faster, more secure internet for schools and local offices—an effort framed as modernizing both physical and digital infrastructure. Energy Costs Under Scrutiny: Consumer groups urged the ERC to investigate Meralco over alleged anomalous readings and unusually high bills, calling for audits and sanctions. Culture & Identity in the Spotlight: Actress Bangs Garcia reacquired Philippine citizenship, becoming a dual citizen of the Philippines and the UK. Impeachment Watch: House prosecutors dropped plans to question VP Sara Duterte’s aide and a House security official, saying earlier testimony was enough for the threats charge. Community Rights & Land: Residents in Nueva Vizcaya marched to demand revocation of a mining permit, citing harm to farms, water, and ancestral domains without genuine consent. Health & Care: PGH opened a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit to expand local access for cancer patients, with charity beds included. Sports & Lifestyle: Cesafi added pickleball (and petanque as a demo) to its sporting calendar, signaling more variety for student-athletes. Arts & Representation: Gerald Anderson said “Blood vs Duty” aims to reduce misconceptions about Islam by showing Muslim community life and faith on mainstream TV.