Extreme Heat Alerts: Taytay (Rizal) and Atimonan (Quezon) warned residents after heat index readings hit about 42.8°C and 43°C, with Imus City (Cavite) also issuing advisories as PAGASA flags heat-stress risks like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wildlife Conservation: DENR said “Girlie,” a Philippine eagle rescued in 1982, is now in her mid-40s—surpassing the species’ typical lifespan in captivity—while in Kidapawan a tarsier accidentally trapped in a river was released back to its habitat after being rescued and monitored. Disaster Response & Coastal Impacts: After the June 8 magnitude 7.8 quake, airlifts by PAF Black Hawks delivered thousands of food packs, rice, water, and relief goods to landslide-isolated communities in Davao Occidental and Sarangani; meanwhile, Phivolcs said coastal uplift exposed once-submerged coral reefs, prompting scientific investigations. Student-Athlete Safety Push: Senators filed bills expanding protections for student-athletes beyond competitions, following the Ateneo drowning deaths, including clearer duties for schools and athletic associations and stronger rights to medical and safety support. Public Health & Environment: A study highlights how Filipino youth perceive e-cigarette marketing as targeted through flavors and social media trends, raising concerns about vaping’s pull on young people. Marine Hazards: A Cebu report explains rip currents—how they form, how to spot them, and what to do to avoid drowning.