School health & safety: Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival will deliver his first State of the City Address Tuesday, July 7, outlining the next phase of governance that includes health care and social services. Anti-bullying & youth protection: Lapu-Lapu is pushing an ordinance to expand anti-bullying protections beyond school grounds into the wider community, with a public hearing already held. Mental health in schools: Cebu City is convening mental health experts, police, and education stakeholders to shape school safety measures after the Tacloban shooting, including whether active shooter drills are appropriate. Public health infrastructure: Cebu City Councilors ordered another investigation into the long-delayed Cebu City Medical Center reconstruction, citing less than 30% completion and calling for independent oversight. Regional health cooperation: Singapore and Timor-Leste leaders say healthcare cooperation will deepen as Singapore upgrades support tied to Timor-Leste’s ASEAN integration. Access & affordability: Australia raised student visa fees effective July 1, but reduced charges apply for eligible Pacific island countries including Timor-Leste.