Philippines Education Funding: DepEd chief Sonny Angara warned the private education voucher program could reach fewer students next year after a P3 billion cut tied to senior high trade-track and junior high contracting schemes. Anti-Bullying Push: Angara also said DepEd is fast-tracking hiring of school counselors and training teachers to tackle bullying, with child-protection mechanisms strengthened. Inclusive Education Gap: DepEd is seeking an extra P541.5 million to train and hire more staff for special needs education as 2027 budget cuts threaten scale. Malaysia Haze Rules: Malaysia’s education minister said parents can keep children home during haze; schools close when the Air Pollutant Index hits 200. Vietnam Higher-Education Links: Malaysia’s consul general urged small university consortia to boost expertise-sharing and student mobility. US Student Loans: SAVE plan shutdown notices are driving higher monthly payments as borrowers switch to new repayment options. UK Support for Neurodivergent Students: A free university guide targets disability support access, including DSA and exam arrangements. UK School Results: East London and Essex schools feature in the UK’s A-level league table, with Bancroft’s School ranking 30th. UK Phone Policy: One Hampshire school allows “brick phones” only, citing safety and distraction concerns. Pakistan School Outsourcing Debate: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s plan to outsource low-performing primary schools faces scrutiny over whether it fixes deeper issues like staffing and infrastructure.