Disability & Care: Therma South and the Aboitiz Foundation donated occupational therapy equipment to Davao City’s Special Needs Intervention Center, aiming to boost children’s motor skills and sensory development through guided play. Education & Youth: K-pop group SEVENTEEN marked its 11th anniversary by funding UNESCO’s Bridge Programme for disadvantaged students in Laos, helping primary graduates move into secondary school. Public Health: Central Visayas reported dengue cases rising to 2,425 (with 18 deaths), as health officials warn summer water storage can create mosquito breeding sites. Regional Migration & Rights: Former Timor-Leste refugees in Indonesia’s West Timor face eviction after notices tied to a planned new gate, with residents disputing relocation conditions and alleged corruption. Arts & Global Platforms: Timor-Leste is staging its second appearance at the Venice Biennale, joining a growing Southeast Asian push for stronger cultural presence. Culture & Nation-Building: Timor-Leste broke ground on a new International Convention Centre in Dili, designed to strengthen tourism and events ahead of ASEAN Chairmanship in 2029.