Flood & Beach Safety: Davao’s disaster office is urging barangays to closely monitor rivers and coastal areas after heavy upstream rain, warning that embankments can break and trigger flash floods—and that coastal road swimming is risky due to big waves and tetropods. Land Governance on TV: Timor-Leste’s Secretary of State for Land and Property appeared on the “Government Page” TV show, focusing on transparent land management, regularisation and certification, dispute mediation, and how land registration can attract investment. ASEAN Priorities: Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão told the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu to focus on energy security and resilience, food security, and regional stability amid geopolitical shocks. Digital & Cybersecurity: The Tony Blair Institute met Timor-Leste officials on digital transformation, AI, cybercrime laws nearing final stages, and protecting government systems. Diplomacy Boost: PNG and Timor-Leste agreed to open reciprocal embassies after talks in Port Moresby. Climate & Oceans: Timor-Leste led high-level climate adaptation dialogue in Vienna, while regional leaders pushed ocean conservation and resilience.