Education Reform (Philippines): The Department of Education rolled out SY 2026–2027 reforms for 26M learners, including a three-term calendar, updated assessment and grading, strengthened senior high curriculum, and learning continuity plans for emergencies. AI in Schools (Philippines): DepEd also says AI can be used as a learning support tool under the ILAW framework, with teacher judgment and accountability kept central. Teacher Skills Training (Bangladesh): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a national programme to train 12,000 college teachers to deliver skills-based, job-oriented education for the National University. International Students (Philippines): First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos pushed agencies to ease visa processing and reduce burdens for Indian medical students studying in the country. Student Support Funding (Malaysia): Malaysia’s government approved extra RM1M for AIMST University to keep assistance flowing to underprivileged students. School Security (Philippines): The PNP said 55,000+ personnel will secure the June 8 school reopening nationwide. Safety Crisis (Nigeria): A youth group condemned the Oyo schoolchildren and teacher kidnappings as a threat to education access and called for urgent action. Learning & Equity (South Africa): Medical students warn NSFAS funding doesn’t match year-round clinical training, leaving them unsupported in January and December. AI & Education Policy (Global): A Hong Kong University of Science and Technology summit with Forum for World Education gathered school leaders and tech innovators to discuss “better AI” for teaching and learning.