Anti-Corruption & Accountability: The Philippines’ Sandiganbayan convicted former DSWD NCR director Honorita Bayudan for misusing P5M in PDAF-linked social services, sentencing her up to 10 years for graft and 18 for malversation, with fines and civil liabilities. Civil Society Under Pressure: Greece’s top administrative court struck down NGO registry rules for refugee and migrant groups, sending key issues to the EU Court of Justice. Rights & Surveillance: Amnesty International accused Morocco’s intelligence service of running an “unlawful surveillance machine,” using spyware, hidden microphones, and pre-infected phones to target journalists and activists. NGO Funding Rules: India’s SBI urged clearer FCRA banking rules on what happens to accounts, deposits, and assets when an NGO’s foreign-permission ends, warning about gaps between deregistration and bank notification. Community Support: Canada’s Polaris Transportation Group delivered 5,000+ pounds of food to 11 Ontario and Quebec food banks and community organizations through its inaugural Community Impact Day. Food & Environment: Eswatini’s AU Seed Summit drew 984 registered delegates for Oct. 5–7, while Punjab’s Mission Clean Patiala reported 13.79 tonnes of waste removed and 800 saplings planted. Humanitarian & Conflict: UN-linked reporting highlighted Gaza mass funerals after bodies were recovered from rubble, with thousands still buried.