Journalism Spotlight: The documentary “Steal This Story, Please!” is rolling out in the U.S. and is being hailed as a standout tribute to Amy Goodman and Democracy Now!’s fight to stay independent. Labor Rights: In Cebu, UP Cebu alum Vince “Ding” Dingding—who campaigned to end contractualization—was killed in armed encounters in Negros Occidental on May 16, with calls for an investigation into possible violations of international humanitarian law. Governance Clash: A new push is growing to abolish the Commonwealth/ACT Ombudsman, arguing customer satisfaction is low and millions in spending aren’t delivering results. Ocean Discoveries: Scientists behind the Ocean Census say they found 1,121 previously unknown marine species in a year, including a “glass castle” worm and a “ghost shark.” Regional Watch: The National Maritime Council flagged Chinese maritime surveillance research vessels near parts of Luzon, saying the activity violates UNCLOS. Timor-Leste Link: Timor-Leste is also named among partners in a major AHA-funded rheumatic heart disease research push, aiming for earlier detection and treatment.