Utility Refund: Philippines’ ERC ordered Meralco to refund ₱9.5B to customers for over-recovery from Jan–Dec 2025, to show up as a separate line item on bills within six months. Retail Worker Safety: Victoria prosecutors charged five youths over an alleged Sunshine retail attack that left a worker fighting for his life, as new protections for retail staff roll out. Food & Product Safety: Sun Pharma distributors were told to stop billing and withdraw multiple eye-drop products as a precaution; the FDA also flagged a large Rohto Cooling Eye Drops recall over sterility assurance concerns. Fast-Food Quality Control: McDonald’s Korea pulled a corn cheese croquette burger early after customers reported biting small stones. Tech & Consumer Prices: A “RAMaggedon” chip crunch is pushing up RAM prices and squeezing PC and smartphone buyers, with shortages expected to linger. Regulation Watch: A federal court lifted a block on Iowa’s vaping rules, and Texas’ hemp-derived THC ban took effect, changing what stores can sell. Power Disruptions: Wildfires and equipment failures left thousands without electricity in the US, including Spokane County and NV Energy customers. Retail Deals: Nespresso is offering 50 free coffee pods plus a travel mug with qualifying Vertuo machine purchases. Consumer Law: Bangladesh’s Consumers’ Right Protection Act allows penalties for fraud and overcharging, with complainants able to receive 25% of realized fines.