Philippines-Sports: Veteran PBA referee Romy Guevara, later supervisor and consultant, has died at 89 after an illness, leaving a long record across MICAA, PABL, UAAP and NCAA. ASEAN-Russia Diplomacy: In Kazan, Marcos urged stronger ASEAN-Russia cooperation on peace, maritime security and counterterrorism as leaders mark 35 years of ties, with focus on transnational threats like cybercrime and scams. Malaysia-Turkmenistan Ties: PM Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Turkmenistan is set to include oil-and-gas related document exchanges plus aviation and academic MoUs, reflecting deepening economic engagement. Christian Education: An Asia Theological Association journal calls for an “integrative approach” to holistic formation in seminaries, citing a desire for whole-person training but gaps in how schools implement it. Tourism & Mobility: Korea is pushing weekend travel to attract more Chinese visitors via expanded multiple-entry visas and a Korea-China tourism exchange week in Shenzhen. Tech & Finance: Codebase Technologies expands AI-powered digital lending across APAC, targeting faster credit decisions and underwriting for lenders. Environment & Industry: APRIL revised parts of its sustainability policy, including deforestation commitments and supplier choices, drawing criticism from environmental groups. Energy Costs: The IEA warns Southeast Asia faces energy-security vulnerabilities and rising import exposure, with the Strait of Hormuz a key risk for costs. Cybersecurity: Interpol highlights surging cybercrime and scams across Asia and the South Pacific.