Impeachment Fallout: Vice President Sara Duterte hit back at Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.’s cash-delivery claims, while the impeachment court kept focusing on AMLC-linked transactions tied to Duterte and husband Manases Carpio, including questions on a reported ₱4.4B trail and whether suspicious reports prove wrongdoing. China-linked Funds Scrutiny: Defense and prosecution sparred over AMLC records tied to CALE88 Foods and alleged China-linked inflows; AMLC said it has no record the ₱319.3M came from the Chinese government, even as lawmakers raised possible gaps in company statements. National Security Warning: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said if AMLC findings are proven, the matter could have national security implications. Health Budget Fight: Healthcare groups urged lawmakers to boost PhilHealth instead of expanding MAIFIP funding, warning a major PhilHealth shortfall could bite as early as March 2027. El Niño Water Measures: DENR said it will push Metro Manila golf courses to use recycled water and expand broader public water conservation steps. Ube Export Move: The government signaled a ban on raw ube exports to protect farmers as the purple yam boom spreads abroad. GCash IPO for Retail Investors: GCash’s IPO offer period opens Oct. 6, with trading set for Oct. 20 and retail buying routes via GStocks PH and PSE EASy. Philippines-Poland Ties: Marcos met Poland’s Nawrocki, advancing defense, trade, tech, and legal cooperation, including steps toward an extradition agreement.