Mindanao Earthquake Response: DENR is ramping up air-and-sea support to reach isolated quake-hit communities in Glan, Sarangani, including potable water, medical evacuation help, and relief goods, with coordination via the Office of Civil Defense and added search-and-rescue support from Apex Mining. Power Costs & Grid Strain: Meralco raised June electricity rates by ₱0.1488/kWh after tight Luzon supply pushed WESM prices up and drove higher generation charges; a typical 200 kWh household faces about ₱30 more. Business Recovery in Quake Zones: General Santos business groups urged faster power restoration and reopening of roads to restart operations after the 7.8 quake disrupted utilities and damaged infrastructure. Education Infrastructure Risk: Teachers’ group ACT called for a nationwide audit of school buildings and urgent demolition of unsafe structures, citing large numbers of aging classrooms and disaster-damaged facilities. AI for Skills & Retail: UA&P will launch a BS in Artificial Intelligence amid job displacement risks from generative AI, while Packworks reports AI inventory planning is boosting sari-sari store sales by 79% on top products. Renewables & EV Charging: Solar adoption is rising as households seek protection from rising power costs, and Graphion is rolling out modular solar EV charging hubs in Pampanga with grid-independent power support.