Senate Shockwaves: In Cagayan de Oro, residents are alarmed by reports of an ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa—fueling fears of lockdowns, gunfire, and a damaged image for the Philippine Senate. ASEAN Tensions, Myanmar Stalemate: After Cebu’s summit, Myanmar’s junta is again accusing ASEAN of “discriminatory measures,” while rights groups say the bloc keeps expressing concern without real enforcement. Timor-Leste in the Spotlight: President José Ramos-Horta received a Doctor Honoris Causa from Charles Darwin University, and Timor-Leste’s ASEAN full membership remains a key regional storyline. Pacific Pressure: A World Bank warning flags Pacific vulnerability to energy shocks, with imported fuel dependence squeezing households and budgets. Culture & Diplomacy: The Secretary of State for Art and Culture attended the Timor-Leste Pavilion opening at the Venice Biennale, while PNG and Timor-Leste move toward reciprocal embassies—small steps, big signals for regional ties.