Congress Special Session: Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said the House is ready to heed President Marcos Jr.’s June 17 special session call, aiming to fast-track social protection, education, and healthcare bills already approved in the chamber, including the National Center for Geriatric Health, GASTPE amendments, AICS, and anti-political dynasty measures. Mindanao Earthquake Response: Marcos announced P278 million from the Office of the President’s Socio-Civic Projects Fund for quake-hit provinces in southern Mindanao, while DSWD reported ongoing relief distribution and financial aid for affected families. Disaster Risk Warning: The OCD flagged a new danger after the 7.8 quake—“artificial river damming” from landslides that can turn into flash floods or debris flows when rains start. Impeachment Process: In the VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial, House prosecutors said they will push for Filipino and regional-language use so proceedings stay understandable to ordinary Filipinos; lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro also expects the trial to wrap by September if it stays on track. Rule of Law in Media: The Supreme Court suspended lawyer Jesus Falcis III for a year over profane social media language, reminding lawyers to use dignified, gender-fair, and child- and culturally-sensitive wording. Economy & Markets: The peso gained 1.4% to reclaim ₱60.48 per US$1 as US-Iran de-escalation news lifted sentiment, while Landbank and PCCI expanded MSME lending access through a new MOU.