Disaster Response: Philippine Coast Guard rescued 20 residents, including children, from floodwaters in Guimaras and Antique as habagat and Tropical Storm Kiyapo intensified, with families carried through waist-deep water to safety. Education & Well-being: DepEd began nationwide recruitment of 10,000 School Counselor Associate I positions to expand mental health support under the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-being Promotion Act, using an online hiring system to speed up processing. Health Access: President Marcos inaugurated the DOH Jose B. Lingad Children’s Medical Center in Clark, promising free specialized pediatric care for families in Central and Northern Luzon starting Aug. 1. Child Protection: DOJ will roll out an antibullying policy allowing prosecutors and action centers to receive and handle bullying complaints nationwide after recent school violence incidents. Indigenous Rights: TRICAP condemned discriminatory social media posts targeting Indigenous Peoples, warning that online hate normalizes historical injustice. Culture & Nature: Lea Salonga’s name was used for a newly discovered Surigao del Sur begonia species, adding to her growing legacy beyond stage and screen. Sports & National Pride: Filipinas were drawn with China in Group G for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, setting up a tough buildup ahead of September. Social Welfare: DSWD continues validating over 27,000 potential 4Ps beneficiaries in Calabarzon, including Dumagat-Remontado families seeking support for education and asthma care.