Pacific Skills Launch: Australia officially kicked off its Pacific Australia Skills training program in Papua New Guinea, backing technical and vocational education to help young people land jobs. Tourism Push: Timor-Leste broke ground on a new International Convention Centre in Dili, designed to boost events and tourism ahead of its 2029 ASEAN Chairmanship. Local Accountability: In Mandaue, the city is investigating a housing land purchase after COA flagged possible irregularities— including sellers listed in the deed of sale who were already dead—while officials weigh what to do with about ₱32 million already paid. Public Safety: Mandaue says fewer fires this year, but warns overloaded wiring remains a top cause and El Niño could worsen risks. Sports & Youth: The Azkals Development Academy launched a Davao boot camp for nearly 200 kids, aiming to build pathways beyond local leagues. Health Alert: Cebu City’s rabies vaccine supply has dropped so low it can’t reach herd immunity without emergency action. Marine Science: A global Ocean Census reported 1,121 new marine species discovered since last April.