Philippines Quake Response: A powerful 7.8 earthquake off Mindanao has killed at least 37 people, injured hundreds, and displaced more than 20,000 as rescuers race through collapsed buildings in General Santos and Sarangani; hospitals are operating outside damaged wards and tsunami warnings were later lifted. Indonesia-Philippines Links: Indonesia lifted its tsunami warning after the quake, while tremors were felt across parts of Sulawesi, underscoring the region-wide risk. Social Forestry Push: Indonesia’s Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki urged better social forestry management through agroforestry, aiming to boost incomes while keeping forests sustainable, with millions of hectares already allocated to community groups. Manufacturing Exports Goal: Indonesia’s Industry Ministry wants manufacturing’s export share to rise from 20% to 30% to strengthen resilience and global reach. Preventive Health Tech: Actxa and LIF launched a smart ring partnership in Indonesia, debuting the LIF Core Smart Ring with AI Glucose Scan to expand preventive health adoption. Digital Economy Cost: Indonesia’s communications ministry says cheaper, more accessible internet is key to digital growth and is expanding fiber, BTS, and LEO satellite coverage. Tourism & Culture: The Tourism Ministry backs the BRI Jazz Gunung Series to boost mountain destinations, local MSMEs, and environmental sustainability. Copyright Enforcement: Korea hosted a joint meeting in Seoul to coordinate crackdowns on overseas copyright infringement of Korean content, with Indonesia among participating countries. Travel Awards: Tripadvisor named Indonesia’s G.H. Universal Hotel in Bandung the world’s No. 1 top hotel in its 2026 Travelers’ Choice awards.