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Activists from different women's groups, including Lila Pilipina representing World War II comfort women, hold a protest in front of the Japanese Embassy along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City on Monday. The protest coincides with the signing of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, an agreement which aims to deepen security and defense policy coordination and security cooperation between the two countries, which involves joint military exercises in the region.

Activists from Akbayan hold a creative protest, showcasing a West Philippine Sea “Heroes and Traitors” gallery at the Boy Scout Circle in Quezon City on Sunday, on the eve of National Heroes Day. The protest paid tribute to fisherfolk, the men and women of the Philippine Coast Guard, and other personalities who have continuously advocated for the defense and integrity of the West Philippine Sea against Chinese incursions, claims, and harassment, while denouncing government officials who allegedly failed to defend the nation's interests.

After four months of renovations, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Planetarium in Quezon City has reopened to the public.

The pink pedestrian crossing is a show of support for the bravest cancer warriors, survivors, and advocates during the celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.