2027 Budget Watch: The House will start deliberations on President Marcos’ proposed ₱7.2T 2027 national budget next week, with the DBCC briefing lawmakers on financing and spending levels, and PAGCOR joining the agenda—while Sen. JV Ejercito warns the bicam conference should not become a “backdoor” for last-minute insertions. Budget Oversight: Sen. Panfilo Lacson flags “questionable” lump-sum infrastructure items, saying the amounts are listed but implementation details are unclear, and plans to raise them during the DBCC briefing. DOH/PhilHealth Leadership: Malacañang confirmed resignations of two DOH undersecretaries facing Ombudsman complaints, as the government also pushes shared reforms under PhilHealth’s RISE30 mission. Public Safety: In Davao, authorities rescued 174 workers after a raid on Davao Mighty Steel found radioactive hazards and substandard steel risks, with agencies citing PNRI findings. Labor & Social Policy: ACT criticized DepEd reminders to teachers, saying the real drivers are low pay and shortages; meanwhile, a senator filed a bill to institutionalize Gulayan sa Barangay at Paaralan to boost food security. Security & Tech: Digital advocates urged investigation of a reported ransomware incident after Baguio temporarily took its BUILDPass building permit system offline. Defense: DND chief Teodoro said China’s warning puts all Filipinos at risk, calling it extortion and blackmail.