Senate Leadership Reset: Sherwin Gatchalian was officially elected Senate president, ending weeks of deadlock and prompting House leaders to expect smoother passage of priority bills; the Senate majority also named Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as presiding officer for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Impeachment Court Mechanics: Duterte’s camp claims the House justice panel withheld key documents and says prosecution materials outside the original complaints shouldn’t be used; meanwhile, the Senate majority chose Escudero for the trial and set the stage for a June 18 pre-trial conference. Ateneo Drowning Probe: PNP-CIDG said the Ateneo de Manila University deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili are “not an accident,” subpoenaing dozens including first responders and issuing an immigration lookout bulletin against Tab Baldwin and other coaches. School Safety Push: ACT Philippines urged stronger staffing and psychosocial support after a Cavite incident where seven Grade 5 students were stabbed. Transport & Public Safety: LTFRB suspended 24 buses of North Genesis Bus Line after a Baguio crash killed a conductor and injured passengers; MRT-3 offered free rides after a technical disruption. Mindanao Earthquake Aftershocks: Phivolcs reported a 4.6 aftershock in Sarangani with no expected damage. Energy Costs Relief: Borongan, Eastern Samar, started a fuel subsidy coupon program for transport workers, with P100 per day support for 13 weeks. Public Health Regulation: Senate hearings on the Vape Law drew calls for balanced rules that won’t push users toward illicit products.