AVC Volleyball & National Pride: Alyssa Eroa leads Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Women’s Cup, savoring a “full-circle” return to the national team after missing earlier chances, while South Korea’s five-set win over Chinese Taipei sets up semis that include a Vietnam rematch. Sports Spotlight: FEU parts ways with women’s volleyball coach Tina Salak after three UAAP seasons, as the program thanks her for raising standards. Disaster & Community Resilience: After the 7.8 quake off Sarangani, officials cite disaster-preparedness drills for keeping casualties lower, while Glan families in isolated areas still wait for relief and survive on boiled bananas and sweet potatoes. Culture & Faith in Public Life: The replica Our Lady of Guadalupe image begins a six-month Philippine pilgrimage from Manila Cathedral, with veneration and consecration prayers nationwide. Pride Month & Representation: Reina Filipinas opens eligibility to transgender women for its inaugural pageant, signaling a shift in mainstream visibility during Pride. Local Life & Governance: Cebu City tightens senior citizen cash aid rules to curb fraud, banning authorization letters and requiring original IDs. Food Safety Crackdown: CIDG arrests two women over ₱3.8M in counterfeit “Magic Sarap” seasoning, warning of health risks from fake products. Agriculture & Heritage: UPLB researchers develop improved purple yam/ube varieties to boost yields and nutrition for Filipino farmers. Diplomacy: Marcos announces new embassies in Kazakhstan and Ghana and a planned consulate in Miami, while the PH envoy to India highlights deepening strategic ties.