Education & Digital Public Services: DICT-7 connected DA-7 in Cebu to GovNet, hitting 823 Mbps download and 946 Mbps upload in a live test—aimed at faster delivery of agricultural services. Infrastructure for Resilience: DPWH started a Bailey bridge in Santa, Ilocos Sur after the Calungbuyan Bridge was damaged by continuous rains, restoring access for residents and farm-to-market transport. Learning Recovery: DepEd urged lawmakers to restore funding for the ARAL Program after PISA 2025 gains, warning many students still sit below baseline proficiency. Health Tech: A 10-year study of 6,000+ adults found coronary artery calcium scans only slightly improve most risk estimates, but better clarify statin decisions for people in borderline/intermediate ranges. Healthcare Innovation: CGBioMedTech and Solendos unveiled a joint spine portfolio for minimally invasive procedures, endoscopic surgery, and fixation/fusion systems. Cyber & Consumer Protection: Malayang Konsyumer asked the NBI to investigate online counterfeit sellers despite platform takedowns, citing large-scale seizures. Omnichannel Retail Tech: Cellboy partnered with Anchanto to unify warehouse, stores, and online operations for real-time visibility across 200+ outlets. Governance & Flood Risk: Cebu City Council sent the Monterrazas de Cebu TIC report back for more review after questions on detention-pond capacity and flood-risk links. Policy & Diplomacy: Philippines pushed ASEAN to strengthen disaster preparedness and early warning systems as climate-driven extremes intensify.