AI-Powered News Habits: A Reuters Institute Digital News Report finds more people are using AI chatbots and short-form video for news, with chatbot use rising to 10% overall and 16% among under-35s—pressuring traditional publishers. Consumer Credit Rules: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas extended salary-loan repayment terms to seven years and tightened limits on renewals without a fresh check of repayment capacity. Energy Costs at the Pump: Philippine Sen. Pia Cayetano urged the DOE to pass through any oil-price drop from the US-Iran deal to local pump prices, warning relief shouldn’t lag. Media Measurement Goes “Real-World”: InMarket launched Maestro to link ad decisions to store visits and purchases in near real time; NIQ and Ogury also teamed up to fold retail purchase behavior into ad personas. Gaming Ads Measurement: EDO expanded TV outcomes measurement into gaming via a Roblox partnership. Consumer Protection Upgrade: Thailand’s cabinet approved a draft Lemon Law shifting the burden of proof to sellers for defects within the warranty period. Retail Promotions: Myntra’s 24th End of Reason Sale grew first-time shoppers 1.3x, driven by non-metro cities. Food & Safety: Pakistan’s Punjab Food Authority sealed three units and fined businesses after finding expired/fungus-infested products and poor sanitation.