Building Safety & Accountability: Angeles City’s nine-story building collapse death toll rose to 28, with updated Bureau of Fire Protection data saying seven victims were not construction workers, while investigators examine permit compliance and whether extra work (like a planned 10th-floor pool) contributed to the failure. Urban Governance & Enforcement: Kenya’s Architectural Association condemned ODPP charges in the Manzil Tower collapse case, arguing Nairobi’s Urban Planning Technical Committee is only advisory and lacks final approval power. Infrastructure Oversight: Nasarawa’s Urban Development Board committee praised Governor Abdullahi Sule’s flyover, bypass, bridge and drainage projects after inspections, while flagging “necessity changes” to improve traffic and water flow. Rural Development & Schools: Indonesia’s Public Works Ministry is pushing accelerated Phase II People’s Schools to be ready for the 2026/27 academic year, reporting top progress sites above 84%. Housing & Planning: Haryana notified Gohana’s FDP 2041, projecting 3.23 lakh residents by 2041 and mapping residential, industrial, commercial, road and green-belt land uses. AI Data Centers & Delivery: LG Uplus unveiled its Paju AI data center strategy, targeting KRW 5 trillion in orders by 2030 as construction ramps up on a hyperscale facility. Elder Care Regulation: Sri Lanka’s rural development ministry says it will act against unregistered elderly care homes, with new regulations drafted and fire victims relocated while investigations continue. Workforce & Skills Recognition: India’s NAC-AP won Gold and Platinum awards at IINA 2026 for government service and construction skill development initiatives. Public Works Funding: A US House-passed farm bill includes $1.5m for a new Henderson County EMS station, plus additional rural emergency and resiliency funding.