Earthquake Response: Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government is speeding up emergency aid and recovery funds for Mindanao after the 7.8 quake, pointing to P34.23B available under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund and a Senate resolution urging enough money for rehabilitation. Quezon City Environment: DENR said “Girlie,” a Philippine eagle rescued in 1982 and housed at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City, has outlived the species’ typical lifespan, becoming a rare conservation milestone. Senate Power Struggle: Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and allies filed an 87-page petition at the Supreme Court to stop “mob rule” and restore Senate leadership and committee posts to their pre-June 3 setup. Public Safety & Youth Protection: A study on Filipino youth vaping warns that flavors, social media trends, and packaging make e-cigarettes feel targeted and “less harmful,” raising fresh concerns for regulators. OFW Justice: The DMW is working to return the exact remains of slain OFW Rona Jean Gervoso to her Antique family after a remains swap with another worker. Sports Governance: MVP Sports Foundation clarified it only provides funding for Ateneo men’s basketball and does not manage the team, amid CIDG scrutiny linked to the Baterbonia and Adili drowning deaths. Local Relief: Cebu approved an additional P25M for quake-affected Mindanao provinces, adding to earlier aid for General Santos City.