ASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers are set to meet in the Philippines, with Myanmar’s crisis expected to dominate talks as ASEAN weighs how to engage after meeting Myanmar’s regime foreign minister online and again via a nonpolitical delegation. Martyrs’ Day Under Pressure: Yangon’s Aung San Stadium area is seeing shop buildings demolished ahead of redevelopment, while Martyrs’ Day commemorations reportedly unfold under heavy surveillance. Rakhine Civilian Toll: Myanmar airstrikes hit multiple towns in Arakan State, killing civilians and injuring monks and residents, with the Arakan Army vowing retaliation. Rohingya at Sea: Reports of more than 500 Rohingya missing or feared dead after boats capsized off Myanmar’s coast highlight the deadly impact of rights denial and dangerous escape routes. Scam Industry “Jungle” Shift: Investigations describe Myanmar’s online scam operations moving deeper into borderland jungle compounds, with accounts of harsh treatment of workers. Peace Talks in Naypyidaw: The NSPNC and PSLF/TNLA held talks on ceasefire implementation and Ta’ang regional development, including discussion of education and healthcare. Regional Rights Pressure: Malaysia faces a surge in anti-Rohingya disinformation ahead of elections, with rights groups warning it fuels intimidation and xenophobia.