Dengue Alert: DOH-7 in Central Visayas reported 2,425 dengue cases and 18 deaths from January to mid-May 2026, with fatalities up about 80% versus last year, as officials warn that summer water storage—especially uncovered or poorly kept containers—can become mosquito breeding sites. Pregnancy Safety: A Davao City medical advisory stressed that not all pregnant women should exercise; high-risk cases (bleeding-prone, twins with poor growth, uncontrolled high blood pressure) should avoid heavy physical activity, while healthy pregnancies may do moderate exercise like about 30 minutes of walking, five days a week. Special Needs Care: Therma South and Aboitiz Foundation donated occupational therapy equipment to the Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children, supporting motor skills, balance, coordination, and sensory therapy through guided play. Mental Health & Trauma Services: Cebu Province is building “Balay ni Neneng,” a shelter for women and youth survivors of abuse, with psychological first aid, trauma processing, therapy plans, and access to psychiatric medication. Regional Health & Safety: Pacific Partnership 2026, a large Indo-Pacific humanitarian mission, is set to include medical and emergency management support, with a stop planned for Timor-Leste. Policy & Health System Context: Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta urged practical diplomacy at the Shangri-La Dialogue, while a supplementary budget proposal in the region highlights efforts to protect citizens amid global energy shocks.