Philippines Health Policy: More than 70 healthcare groups oppose a proposal to link PhilHealth benefit types to member contribution levels, warning it could create “polarization” between direct and government-paid contributors. Cruise Dining & Drinks: Riverside updates its Vintage Room with expanded pairing options, a lunch pairing menu, and exclusive pre-dinner tastings, including dealcoholized wine and nonalcoholic botanical beverages. Seaweed & Snack Supply: Sinoseaweed positions itself as a full-chain nori and seaweed snack supplier for rising global demand, citing growth in health-focused snacking and sushi. Pan-Asian Food at Sea: MSC World Asia will debut a three-in-one Pan-Asian venue combining a specialty restaurant, bar/lounge, and street-food-style bites. Fast-Food Local Rules: Washington, D.C.’s ANC 6B backs a Wingstop plan with strict operating-hour conditions after resident concerns about odor, trash, rats, and late-night activity. Energy-Drink Legal Pressure: A Texas judge allows a wrongful-death lawsuit over an energy drink to proceed, spotlighting caffeine risks for youth. Low/No-Alcohol Shift: Canada’s alcohol consumption is falling while non-alcoholic beer, wine, and spirits keep climbing, with New Brunswick expanding its selection. Packaging & Bottles: Amcor supplies Ginstberg with a tamper-evident glass closure designed for still and sparkling mineral water. Food Safety Crackdown: Hyderabad police allege beef sold as mutton to hotels and also seized adulterated food from an illegal fast-food godown.