Tsunami Watch: Japan issued a Pacific-coast tsunami advisory after a M7.8 quake struck off the southern Philippines, with waves observed in Okinawa and the Ogasawara Islands and officials urging people to stay away from shorelines. Disaster Toll: In the Philippines, the same quake was reported killing at least 15 and injuring more than 100, with major damage in Mindanao and tsunami warnings spreading across multiple countries. Local Safety: Utsunomiya shut 94 schools after a bear entered the city, with police and hunters searching as residents were told to stay indoors or in vehicles. Tech & Industry: Rapidus said Japan’s IPA completed another 150 billion yen funding round, bringing total funding to 424.95 billion yen as the chipmaker pushes toward advanced manufacturing. AI Infrastructure: NTT plans an “IOWN AI Fund” exceeding 70 billion yen with SK Group and Chunghwa Telecom to back AI-focused optical networking and startups. Economy: Japan’s Q1 real GDP was revised down to 1.8% annualized as weak capital spending dragged results. Health Research: A study linked higher homocysteine levels with fatigue in men and lower motivation in women among healthy Japanese adults. Culture & Society: Yawata’s mayor Shoko Kawata announced maternity leave, highlighting a gap in protections for elected officials. Business Deal: GNI agreed to buy Ayumi Pharmaceutical from Blackstone-led owners in a deal valuing the firm at about 44.8 billion yen.