OFW Repatriation Boost: President Marcos ordered an extra ₱3B for the Department of Migrant Workers’ repatriation and reintegration chain for Filipinos displaced by the Middle East conflict, after 10,446 OFWs had already been brought home via DMW humanitarian flights. Russia Detention Returns: Twenty-four Filipinos freed after nine months in Russia arrived in two batches following Marcos’ request to Vladimir Putin. Public Safety Crackdown: The PNP ordered tougher action against erring personnel after arrests of active-duty cops facing rape and domestic violence charges, warning that no badge will shield anyone from accountability. Anti-Drug Rehabilitation Results: PDEA said its Balay Silangan reformation program has reached 650 centers nationwide since 2018, with 2,798 graduates securing livelihood or employment as of May. Weather Watch: PAGASA said Severe Tropical Storm “Francisco” may intensify toward typhoon status and could trigger Wind Signal No. 1 in parts of Cagayan, Babuyan Islands, and Batanes, while habagat and the storm’s trough bring rains to parts of the country. Crime & Enforcement: Coast Guard seized ₱13.4M in smuggled cigarettes in Misamis Oriental; authorities also confiscated ₱4.5M in frozen meat in Pampanga for alleged Food Safety Act and Meat Inspection Code violations. Local Governance & Services: DICT launched Phase 1 of the Mindanao Integrated Government Network, connecting 500 government agencies to improve service delivery and disaster resilience.