World Teachers’ Day Protests (Philippines): Ahead of Oct. 5, teachers’ groups in Manila staged rallies demanding a P50,000 entry-level salary, a P5,000 personnel relief allowance, and bigger education funding, with ACT alleging police used force and injured protesters. Education Budget Boost (Philippines): The House panel approved P1.952B in added DepEd funding for 2027, including classroom construction, school safety, academic recovery, and support for inclusive education. Classroom Disruption Claims (Philippines): Malacañang warned against a fake online graphic saying classes were suspended on Oct. 5, noting the holiday is a regular working day even as some local areas suspended face-to-face classes. Teacher Pay Action (Ireland): Irish teacher unions begin a work-to-rule over an unresolved pay deal, with a full strike planned for Oct. 14. Teacher Safety and Training (Jordan/Qatar): Jordan’s King and Queen visited a school for World Teachers’ Day, highlighting professional development; Qatar’s ministry held a teachers’ celebration honoring outstanding educators. Higher Ed Access (Malaysia): UTM welcomed 4,506 new undergrads for 2026/27 and added new AI-related offerings. Inclusive Education Debate (India): An op-ed argues inclusion must move beyond enrollment to ensure real participation and learning support for every child. Student Safety Incident (Philippines): Two young students died after being electrocuted during a bubble fun run at a school in Cauayan.