Impeachment Turmoil in the Philippines: In Davao City, Duterte allies and critics are clashing again as pressure mounts for the Senate to “convene forthwith” as an impeachment court over Vice President Sara Duterte, after the House forwarded the articles on May 13; residents say the political fight is damaging trust, while supporters argue the Senate setup is being used to protect Duterte and delay any ICC-linked fallout. Health Warning Abroad: Amgen’s rare-disease drug Tavneos is tied to 20 deaths in Japan since its 2022 launch, with the local partner urging doctors to avoid starting new patients and to carefully assess liver risks for those already on treatment. Timor-Leste in the Wider Region: Timor-Leste is also in the news through international links—UN ESCAP urges early preparation for El Niño impacts, and a new Timor-Leste tech delegation is set to visit New Zealand this week.