Dengue Update (Davao City): Davao City reported a sharp drop in dengue cases—down 61.53% from January to May 2026 (1,674 to 644)—and dengue deaths fell from 17 to 7, with two of the deaths linked to leptospirosis instead of dengue. Mosquito Control (Policy): Health officials credited part of the decline to the city’s Mosquito-Borne Diseases Prevention and Control Program under City Ordinance No. 0401-20, while noting dengue still affects many barangays and is being closely monitored where cases cluster. Chemical-Free Dengue Prevention (Pacific/Timor-Leste link): A new nationwide dengue control program is set to use chemical-free mosquito lamps, plus bed nets, rapid dengue test kits, and fly traps, with the GX Foundation citing prior results including in Timor-Leste. Public Health & Safety (Livestock sanitation): Cebu’s Asturias ordered a poultry farm to halt bringing in new chicks after severe fly infestations, requiring sanitation upgrades before operations can resume. Regional Health Context (Climate & health): Commentary highlights how climate instability and poverty in APAC can worsen health risks, including disease vulnerability.