Philippines Philanthropy & Red Tape: A new Doing Good Index analysis says the Philippines has a strong “bayanihan” culture and ranks high for enabling philanthropy, but nonprofits still struggle to partner with government on public services due to procurement barriers. Domestic Violence Accountability: Malaysia is studying a Domestic Violence Offenders Registry to track repeat abusers, alongside upgrades to more than 20 shelters, as officials push for better data and protection. NGO Funding Rules Under Pressure: A wave of reporting highlights how NGO operations face tightening oversight and civic-space limits, including Bangladesh’s shrinking activism space and concerns that new laws could further criminalize dissent. Health Workforce Shortages: A bipartisan U.S. bill targets staffing gaps at rural, low-income safety-net clinics by boosting hiring, training, and retention for community health workers. Conservation Funding Boost: The Bezos Earth Fund and Re:wild pledge $200 million to recover 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries, using long-term, locally led conservation. Food Aid Disrupted: An East Bay nonprofit says a stolen pickup truck is delaying hundreds of food deliveries after a successful back-to-school event. Human Rights Courts: An African Court judge urged litigants to exhaust domestic remedies first, reinforcing how regional rights cases should work alongside national courts. Border Crisis Response: The EU calls for stronger border controls after the Ceuta migrant surge, with physical barriers and early-warning support discussed. Religious Freedom & Safety: South Africa’s police licensing process is under scrutiny after a Muslim social worker says her firearm application was rejected over a hijab photo. Species & Species-Protection Claims: A European class action backed by hotel groups seeks billions of euros from Booking.com over pricing “parity” clauses.