Education & Misinformation: DepEd debunked a viral claim that public school classes on June 8 were cancelled, urging the public to rely on official updates. Biodiversity & Conservation: DENR documented the endangered Jade Vine in Quezon’s Buenavista Protected Landscape, highlighting the area’s role as habitat for threatened flora. Health & Accountability: Dr. Anthony “Tony” Leachon pushed back against PCP disciplinary action as Dengvaxia-related court hearings resume, stressing families’ right to a timely judicial process. Food Security & Land Use: Farmers and groups in Central Luzon launched the Save the Rice Granary Movement, calling for a two-year moratorium on land conversion permits to protect agricultural lands. Public Services: Cebu City may require pharmacies to install real-time inventory terminals so customers can check medicine availability across branches. Travel & Tourism: The Bureau of Immigration reported slight tourist-arrival increases despite the lean season, with South Korea still the top source market. Culture & Pride: Cebu’s “Hook Up: The Musical” returns for Pride Month, tackling dating-app stigma and LGBTQ+ identity through a comedic, human-centered story. Sports: Alex Eala advanced to the Birmingham Open semifinals; in volleyball, NCAA standouts Alyanna Ong and Fianne Ariola were picked in the PVL Draft. Climate Resilience: Laguna Water donated refrigerated drinking fountains to Biñan schools as part of its Lingap Laguna project.