Sports & Youth Push: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged full government support for student-athletes at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, backing school sports clubs and organized pathways as the event kicks off in Agusan del Sur. Palaro Spotlight: Eastern Visayas’ Chrishia Mae Tajarros made history again, defending her throne as the first gold medalist in the secondary girls’ 3,000m. Agriculture Reform: The World Bank backed the Philippines’ $1bn agriculture reform programme, with funding tied to measurable targets under the PSAT framework. ASEAN Momentum: The Philippines’ ASEAN chairship is being credited with tangible tourism gains, while Brunei’s Crown Prince met Qatar’s ambassador to review bilateral ties. Brunei Finance & Health: Brunei’s central bank expanded its FinTech sandbox rules, and the Ministry of Health said Ebola-related Bundibugyo virus disease risk remains low. Regional Trade Talk: Cambodia urged support for aspiring economies joining CPTPP during RCEP-CPTPP discussions in China.