Dominican Culture on Netflix: The DR is getting major screen time in Jennifer Lopez’s new rom-com Office Romance, with filming tied to Samaná and scenes spotlighting Dominican music and artists, including Yasser Tejeda. Music Video Buzz: Romeo Santos and Prince Royce released the official “Ay! San Miguel” video, featuring Fefita La Grande and Dominican landscapes, dance, and tradition. Jarabacoa Tourism & Tradition: The 15th Jarabacoa Flower Festival is underway through June 7, drawing thousands with concerts, crafts, and performances by big names like Sergio Vargas, Fefita La Grande, and Fernando Villalona. Community & Faith: Hundreds of faithful marked Corpus Christi in Santo Domingo churches with Eucharist celebrations and pilgrimages, while priests also urged deeper participation in Catholic life. Education & Rights: The Dominican Teachers’ Association (ADP) rejected a proposal to deduct teachers’ salaries for participating in strikes, saying it violates constitutional and labor protections. Safety Net for Families: Abinader enacted the Alertas RD law, creating rapid national alerts for missing persons (including Amber, Silver, Blue, and Pink categories) and a registry to speed up searches. Everyday Environment Concern: A World Environment Day street check in Santo Domingo found citizens overwhelmingly blame trash and weak collection for the country’s biggest environmental problem. Women’s Protection: Police arrested “Chukito” in Santo Domingo Este for alleged gender-based violence against his ex-partner, acting on a judicial warrant. DR in the Diaspora: The 2026 Dominican Book and Culture Festival heads to New York (July 10–12), with panels, an artisan bazaar, and youth reading activities.