Ferry Fire Tragedy: The death toll from the MV June Aster blaze off Palawan jumped to 76 after 41 more charred remains were recovered; 13 people remain unaccounted for as forensic teams begin DNA-based identification and families wait in Coron. Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure: President Marcos Jr. said the Philippines has joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, aiming to strengthen roads, bridges, communications, and public buildings against climate and disaster risks. ASEAN Heritage Parks: The Philippines is set to match Vietnam with 15 Asean Heritage Parks after Mount Balatukan Range Natural Park was endorsed as the country’s 15th site. Philippines-India Ties: Marcos met Indian groups to explore major railway projects and space-tech cooperation with the Philippine Space Agency. Local School Safety: San Juan City approved funds to buy walk-through and handheld metal detectors for public schools. Sports (Gilas): Gilas Pilipinas kept its Asian Games quarterfinal hopes alive by routing Kazakhstan 109-78, with Bolick and Ahanmisi leading the charge. Impeachment Court Math: Senate impeachment court spokesperson Reginald Tongol clarified that overturning the 16-vote conviction threshold could require 11 votes if only 20 senator-judges participate.