UN Condemnation: The UN Secretary-General condemned the 3 June killing of a Serbian UN peacekeeper in Lebanon, saying attacks on peacekeepers must stop and may amount to war crimes. Cardiac Care in Timor-Leste: An exclusive RTTL interview highlights efforts to strengthen cardiovascular services, with donor support backing training, systems, and workforce development under the “Caring for Healthy Hearts” program. Dengue Warning: DOH Central Visayas reports 2,425 dengue cases and 18 deaths from January to mid-May 2026, with fatalities up 80%, as extreme heat and poor water storage fuel mosquito breeding. HIV Focus: Cebu Province recorded 319 confirmed HIV cases in 2025 (excluding Cebu City and other independent cities), including a youngest case aged 12, with officials saying numbers appear stable. Mental Health & Abuse Support: Cebu’s “Balay ni Neneng” shelter is set to include psychological first aid, trauma therapy, and psychiatric medication pathways for victims, including children’s play and art therapy. Worker Welfare Concern: A Sydney homelessness video raises alarms about welfare for Pacific seasonal workers, including people linked to Timor-Leste. Water Security: A UN-backed report warns climate-driven water insecurity is worsening health risks and gender inequality across rural Asia.