ASEAN Diplomacy: Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta told the Shangri-La Dialogue that sustained security can’t be built through coercion, urging “patient, practical diplomacy” and warning that global rules are eroding when they protect some and not others. Myanmar Peace Proposal: Ramos-Horta floated a plan to guide Myanmar’s warring sides “under a tent” with a retired four-star Southeast Asian general, aiming to expand humanitarian access without preconditions. Regional Security Forum: Vietnam President Tô Lâm said solutions to today’s crises must come from the Asia-Pacific, where US-China rivalry and multiple instability pressures are converging. Defence Deals Watch: India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said a BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam is already signed (not yet publicly announced) and an Indonesia pact is in final stages, with deal values still undisclosed. ASEAN-Russia Summit: ASEAN leaders will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan in June, with the Philippines’ top diplomat confirming talks on expanding strategic partnership. Health Alert: Central Visayas DOH reported dengue cases rising to 2,425 with 18 deaths (80% higher in fatalities), as extreme heat worsens risks. Local Governance: Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival confronted street vendors over alleged coercion scams, saying verification is ongoing before possible charges. Public Services: PSA Central Visayas reminded people that National IDs (digital, paper, or physical) can’t be refused as valid ID proof, and that lost transaction slips can be reprinted for free.