Budget Clash in the Philippines: The Makabayan bloc rejected the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program, arguing it leans on foreign-funded infrastructure while social services face cuts, as the NEP totals P7.2 trillion. AI and Jobs Risk: Capital Economics warns the Philippines is missing the AI boom, with weaker electronics export growth and low workplace AI adoption. Health and Policy Pressure in the US: Wisconsin health officials criticized a Trump childhood vaccine order, saying there’s no new science to justify changing the MMR schedule. Local Health Funding in Canada: A Saskatchewan charity road race is back to raise money for new cardiac stress-testing equipment for Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Labour and Services in Ontario: Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville reached an agreement with its union, ending nearly 12 weeks of strike and setting a return to work. Maternal Care in Ghana: A deputy health minister met staff at KATH and Kumasi South Hospital, focusing on emergency obstetric care and referral gaps. Wildlife Safety in the US: Rabid bats have been reported at Washington’s Olympic National Park, prompting urgent health guidance for visitors. Cybersecurity and Private Firms: The White House moves to enlist vetted private companies to help run cyber operations abroad against transnational criminal groups. Qatar Medicines Warning: Qatar’s health ministry urged consumers to verify weight-loss and other therapeutic products are registered and bought only from licensed pharmacies. Regional Education Focus: CARICOM education ministers met in Guyana to push math performance and expand micro-credentials and apprenticeships.