Energy Crunch: Veco says May 2026 power bills in Cebu will jump to P12.88 per kWh (up P0.31 from April), driven by higher generation costs and a tighter Visayas Grid as NGCP keeps issuing yellow/red alerts. Business Impact: Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) calls the current rotational brownouts “manageable” since outages are often about an hour, but warns longer shortages could hit operations and costs. Infrastructure Disruption: The Lapu-Lapu Expressway will affect about 130 households in Deca 5 Homes, with only a small number agreeing to appraisal so far. Transport Upgrade Delays: Cebu North Bus Terminal upgrade work is still on hold due to property contract/legal status issues, forcing daily temporary fixes. ASEAN Momentum: ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn backed Timor-Leste’s push for the 2029 ASEAN Chairmanship, as the country breaks ground on a new International Convention Centre to host regional meetings. Social Support: Timor-Leste’s President says the Presidency has backed housing and social programs, including building 39 houses and supporting thousands of families and vulnerable groups.