Impeachment Pressure in Davao: The Senate is being pushed to convene “forthwith” as an impeachment body over Vice President Sara Duterte, after the House forwarded the articles on May 13 following a May 11 vote. Duterte allies now hold the Senate majority and installed Alan Peter Cayetano as Senate President—sparking claims the move is meant to protect Duterte and delay proceedings, with residents voicing frustration over the wider political fight. Water & Climate Readiness: Seoul is training water officials from multiple countries—including Timor-Leste—on Arisu-style tap water systems, while the UN warns El Niño could return mid-2026, urging early resilience planning. Regional Security & Rights: Reports of soldiers sweeping Toboso village in Negros Occidental add to a tense climate around alleged abuses. Timor-Leste in the Spotlight: Timor-Leste appears in international cooperation—from water training to a multinational naval crew that includes Timor-Leste—keeping the country visible beyond its borders.