Dengue Watch: Davao City reported a 61.53% drop in dengue cases in the first five months of 2026, with deaths down 58.82%—though dengue is still present in 121 of 182 barangays, and 20 areas are under close monitoring. Vector Control Tech: A new nationwide dengue control push is set to use chemical-free mosquito lamps, plus bed nets, rapid test kits, and fly traps—reported as already showing results in places including Timor-Leste. Public Health Training: GX Foundation and Fiji National University signed an MoU to strengthen public health and youth development through training, workshops, and joint research, citing shared risks like vector-borne disease. Medical Education Exchange: Macau University of Science and Technology welcomed Timorese medical students for intensive training in imaging anatomy, surgical skills, auscultation, and ultrasound. Safety & Preparedness: Davao City ordered stricter compliance for red- and yellow-tagged buildings before re-occupancy, while Cebu officials discussed earthquake readiness after a major quake in Mindanao.