BARMM Security: Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia ordered the PNP and AFP to hunt the gunmen behind the ambush of Bangsamoro interim chief minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua’s convoy in Maguindanao del Norte, hours after he took on a new regional party role. Budget Watch: Sen. Panfilo Lacson said he’ll push for review of “questionable” lump-sum infrastructure items in the 2027 proposed budget, warning some allocations lack clear execution details. National Budget Pressure: Finance chief Frederick Go said next year’s P7.2T budget is squeezed as National Tax Allotment for LGUs and debt interest already take about 33% of the total. Wage Hike Fight: The Federation of Free Workers urged the Marcos administration to step in as a Pasig court order keeps the first tranche of the P85 wage increase on hold. Weather & Disruptions: Pagasa warned habagat will keep bringing scattered rains and thunderstorms across Luzon and parts of Visayas, with 50–100mm possible in some areas. Local Governance: DPWH is set to issue cease-and-desist orders on Taguig City reclamation projects, after Lacson flagged alleged illegal works covering at least 85 hectares. Children Online: CitizenWatch Philippines said parents—not just government—must protect kids online, even as it backs safeguards against harmful content and excessive screen time. Sports: Coach Tim Cone said Gilas will train separately for the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers and the Asian Games, with June Mar Fajardo’s availability still uncertain.