School Safety & Accountability: Ateneo de Manila University President Roberto Yap faced a Senate inquiry after two student-athletes drowned during a team-building activity, while DepEd flagged a worrying rise in school-related violence and threats, prompting calls for stronger protection measures. Active Shooter Drills: DepEd announced first-ever “active shooter” campus drills nationwide after the Tacloban shooting, alongside data showing only about 3 in 10 schools have security guards. Bomb Threat Panic in Tacloban: Kapuso Village Integrated School evacuated over 1,000 students after a bomb threat posted online—later declared a hoax after EOD inspection. Disaster-Driven Class Suspensions: Typhoon “Inday” (Bavi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon forced class suspensions and evacuations in Bukidnon, while Cebu and Mandaue halted classes due to Kanlaon ashfall. Health & Nutrition: Marcos and Education Sec. Sonny Angara expanded the school-based feeding program to curb stunting, targeting Kindergarten and Grade 1 learners plus acutely malnourished students. Family Planning Access: Project LAYA rolled out competency-based training for health workers in Calabarzon to expand long-acting family planning services. Culture & Identity: “Honorablé,” a documentary on Filipina transgender political candidates, heads to Amsterdam WorldPride and CinemAsia for its world premiere. Sports & Pride: Alas Pilipinas began Asian Games build-up under Japanese coach Taka Minowa, while Alex Eala’s Wimbledon run continues to draw global celebrity praise. Lifestyle & Recognition: Kathryn Bernardo’s wax figure was unveiled in Manila ahead of its Hong Kong debut.