Minimum Wage Boost (Philippines): The Philippines’ DOLE approved a historic Metro Manila daily minimum wage jump of P85 (from P695 to P780), rolling out in two steps—P60 effective July 19, 2026 and P25 in January 2027—with about 1.1 million daily earners expected to benefit. AI & Jobs (Global): A new survey ahead of the World Economic Forum says AI is already reshaping skills and career paths, with more than one in three young workers in jobs exposed to AI-altered tasks, especially in financial services and communications. Workforce Inclusion (Aging & Caregiving): A workplace report highlights age-based barriers: older workers report lower access to career development and mentors, while younger women and younger workers with caring responsibilities face higher exclusion and harassment. Talent Pipelines (UAE): Innovation City launched its first Summer Internship Program in Ras Al Khaimah, placing 36 AURAK students into paid, real-project roles across tech and business functions. Migrant Hiring Costs (Belgium): Flanders will charge employers €180 per application to recruit migrant workers starting next year, aiming to shift hiring responsibility toward local labor first. Youth Employment Push (Bangladesh): Bangladesh plans 10 projects and expands six more to support self-employment and entrepreneurship for unemployed youth. Job Search Frustration (South Africa): Young job seekers in South Africa are turning back to door-to-door outreach after online applications and emails fail to generate responses.