School Safety & Misinformation: Philippines police say bomb-and-gun threats at Eastern Samar’s ESNCHS were cleared after sweeps, but attendance stayed low as parents feared more false posts; authorities also warn school threats are rising online and urge reporting unverified rumors. PTA as a Safety Partner: Education Secretary Sonny Angara pushes DepEd’s PTA guidelines, saying schools can’t prevent violence alone and PTAs help spot concerns early and coordinate with communities. Mental Health Staffing Gap: In Western Visayas, DepEd-6 reports many schools lack permanent, properly trained guidance counselors, with low pay and few openings even as the 2024 mental health law expands hiring. Early Learning Modernization (Malaysia): Johor’s Bangsa Johor KEMAS Kindergarten adds English-medium instruction and digital learning while keeping Quran teaching central. Digital Learning Expansion (Liberia): Liberia’s principals’ group signs a deal to roll out a Scholar digital platform in high schools, aiming to boost instruction and access to resources. Higher Education Governance (Australia): University of Wollongong’s chancellor resigns amid an ICAC corruption probe tied to contract and conflict-of-interest questions. Policy & Skills: Pennsylvania advances a bill to let hunter-trapper education be taught in schools for grades 6–12, and Dutch plans would legally require internship pay without setting a universal minimum wage.