Ocean Census Breakthrough: Scientists report 1,121 new marine species discovered in a single year, including deep-sea “ghost shark” life and coral and worm communities—an Ocean Census push that’s now up 54% in annual identifications. Timor-Leste Energy Race: Timor Resources has started hunting for a new CEO as it gears up for 2026 appraisal drilling tied to the Greater Sunrise push—another sign the project is shifting from politics to build-ready urgency. Oral Obesity Arms Race: Eli Lilly’s oral obesity pill Foundayo (orforglipron) wins FDA approval, intensifying the sprint against Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy, with multiple rivals already circling. Cebu Water Under Strain: Metro Cebu’s MCWD is running 50 generators to keep pumps alive during rotational brownouts as El Niño and grid stress drive a major water supply deficit. Cebu Anti-Mendicancy Backlash: Cebu City is extending help to an elderly harmonica player after public outrage over his arrest, while authorities face fresh scrutiny over enforcement and care.