Wage Hike Watch (Philippines): Metro Manila’s first tranche of the P85 daily minimum wage increase took effect July 25, lifting non-agri daily pay from P695 to P755 (and agriculture/service/retail and small manufacturing from P658 to P718), with a second P25 tranche due Jan. 20, 2027. Veterans Employment (US): Wisconsin says it kept a top-five national ranking for veteran employment services for a third straight year, placing 4th for 2025. Pay Momentum (US): ADP data finds construction job-changers are the top pay improvers, with June pay growth at +12.9% year over year. Disability Inclusion (Nigeria): Nigeria’s disability commission chief says progress includes building zonal offices, pushing more inclusive education access, and expanding economic empowerment. Career Growth Hotspot (US): LinkedIn names Augusta, Georgia, the No. 1 “City on the Rise” for 2026, citing cybersecurity-driven hiring and remote-friendly roles. Skills & Access (UK): A new SEND-focused college campus opens in Warwickshire to route students into supported internships and work. Workforce Financing (Philippines): A university in San Jose-Recoletos rolls out salary-linked loans via SB Finance to help employees access formal credit. Job Fraud Alert (Kenya): DCI arrests a recruitment agency director over a Qatar job scam after a victim lost Sh110,000. Apprenticeships (US): Indiana announces $9.1M in grants to expand registered apprenticeships and connect older formerly incarcerated adults to skilled-trades training.