Children Online Safety: A new House bill proposes the Children’s Social Media Safety Act, with fines up to ₱50 million for platforms that miss child-safety rules like age checks, parental controls, and harmful-content safeguards, plus possible temporary shutdowns for repeat serious violations. EDSA Rally Fallout: Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) staged a surprise protest in Quezon City and Manila supporting Sen. Rodante Marcoleta amid a looming non-bailable plunder case; police said dispersal could worsen chaos, while the Palace stressed Marcos respects assembly but won’t tolerate abuses, and permits/traffic disruptions became a flashpoint. Impeachment Prep: Senate leaders said the impeachment court is ready for Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial proper starting July 6, as the Senate minority urged the Supreme Court to rule on the validity of a June 3 session. Flood Control & Accountability: The Ombudsman accepted former DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan as a state witness in flood-control-related cases tied to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, as lawmakers also pushed to reopen the House flood probe. Economy & Cost of Living: Metro Manila’s minimum wage hike of ₱85 per day drew criticism from labor groups as too small against rising prices, with concerns about staggered implementation. Weather & Safety: An LPA prompted class suspensions in parts of Oriental Mindoro, while Taal Volcano logged another short phreatomagmatic eruption hours after an earlier one.