HIV Editorial: Central Visayas is flagged as a growing HIV hotspot, with the latest DOH surveillance showing 12,137 total cases since 1984 and nearly all drug-injection-linked cases outside Luzon still concentrated there—an urgent call to stop the “quiet crisis” from shaping the health of young people. Disaster Response: Cebu is moving to speed up calamity aid after Governor Pamela Baricuatro signed Executive Order 30, creating a provincial disaster executive committee with authority to act fast on funding, rescue logistics, and recovery decisions. Public Health Alerts: Cebu City’s anti-rabies vaccine supply has dropped so low that veterinarians warn herd immunity targets can’t be met without emergency action, while BFAR advises beachgoers to watch for jellyfish stings during the summer months. Global Health & Science: The Ocean Census reports 1,121 new marine species discovered in the past year, underscoring how much life remains unknown in the ocean. Diplomacy & Health Links: Timor-Leste’s ambassador in India emphasized cooperation with India across health and other priority sectors, as WHO also recognized malaria elimination progress including Timor-Leste.