State Media Shake-up: President Marcos appoints former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano as new PTV-4 general manager, replacing Malou Choa-Fagar, with no clear explanation for the leadership change. Child Protection & Justice: Alfred Vargas and wife Yasmine appeal the dismissal of their child abuse complaint vs Rob Sy and Juvelle Bacosa, arguing prosecutors used the wrong law and missed key evidence. Education Reform: Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda pushes DepEd reforms—modernizing Adopt-a-School, rationalizing school division offices, and tackling the literacy crisis with a K-to-3 framework. Public Access & Transparency: The House approves on final reading a freedom of information bill, aiming to strengthen state transparency via an independent right-to-information commission. Health & Safety: UP scientists move closer to wider rollout of the locally developed Sexual Assault Investigation Kit (SAI.Kit), designed to protect evidence from collection to conviction. Dengue Vaccine Watch: FDA still reviewing Takeda’s Qdenga application three years after filing, as DOH flags concerns tied to age groups and circulating serotypes. Culture & Community: Dolphy’s “Home Along Da Riles” cast reunites for “Da Reunion,” bringing 90s nostalgia back to Manila’s big screen. Tech for Learning: Makerlab opens a 3D printing experience hub at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, spotlighting real uses in healthcare, engineering, education, and design.