2028 Election Pulse: A Pulse Asia/Stratbase poll says VP Sara Duterte leads Leni Robredo by 10 points in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race, while Sen. Erwin Tulfo tops VP preferences. Volleyball Governance Shock: The FIVB suspends the Philippine National Volleyball Federation over serious governance concerns, setting up an ad hoc committee to run affairs and protect national teams. Education & Equity: DepEd pushes a “Teach Beyond Borders” fair to expand international scholarships and exchanges for public school teachers via a one-stop access system. Digital Learning in Remote Areas: An ADB-DepEd project brings solar-powered learning tools, Starlink, tablets, and digitized materials to Last Mile Schools in Bohol, aiming to close the digital divide. Power & Connectivity Gaps: Sen. Loren Legarda leads a Senate diagnosis of recurring electricity and internet problems in Antique and Aklan, coordinating upgrades with utilities and telecoms. Culture & Community Spotlight: MGI All Stars’ Grand Final in Bangkok leans heavily on public voting, with 56 candidates from 38 countries competing. Sports as Story: A Palarong Pambansa 800m gold medal run turns emotional tribute as an athlete dedicates his win to a deceased friend. Forensic Justice Tech: UP Diliman’s DNA lab and Manila HealthTek sign a licensing deal to produce the Sexual Assault Investigation Kit (SAI.Kit) for standardized evidence collection. EJK Truth Commission: The PNP backs a civilian-led EJK Truth Commission, saying it can bring clarity and healing while cooperating within legal protocols. Local Innovation: A 10-year-old Cebuana presents a flood-control monitoring idea to the city mayor, pushing youth-led disaster preparedness.