(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 26 November 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "VERBENA" {KOTO} was estimated based on all available data at 120 km West of Coron, Palawan (11.9°N, 119.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 25 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Northern and Central Luzon. Localized Thunderstorms ang makaapekto sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


TOP STORIES - Tuesday, November 1, 2022

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

1 November 2022, Tuesday, as of 4PM

1. ‘Paeng’ aftermath

- ‘Paeng’ death toll rises to 110; over 2 million persons affected

- Agri, infra damages from ‘Paeng’ breach P1 billion

- Some areas extend class suspensions due to 'Paeng' aftermath

- DepEd: At least 261 schools damaged by Paeng

- DSWD: Relief resources enough for residents hit by 'Paeng’

- Senate, House eye 2023 budget adjustment for areas hit by ‘Paeng’

[Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, GMA News, CNN Philippines, Rappler, DZRH & DZBB online, News5, ABS-CBN News, Philippine Star] ©PIA-PMU

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1687834/paeng-death-toll-rises-to-110-ndrrmc

2. Marcos visits ‘Paeng’-hit Maguindanao

- ‘There is climate change’: Marcos pushes for tree planting to prevent future flooding

- Marcos wants bureaucratic practices stopped in aid distribution to calamity victims

- Marcos to DSWD: Prioritize distribution of medicines in calamity-hit areas

- Marcos wants to establish DPWH district office in BARMM

[Manila Bulletin, CNN Philippines, News5, GMA News, ABS-CBN News] ©PIA-PMU

https://mb.com.ph/2022/11/01/there-is-climate-change-marcos-pushes-for-tree-planting-to-prevent-future-flooding/

3. Filipinos flock to cemeteries for ‘Undas’

- Undas observance generally peaceful —PNP

- Security tight at cemeteries, transport hubs for ‘Undas’

[ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star, CNN Philippines, News5, GMA News, DZBB & DZRH online] ©PIA-PMU

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/01/22/filipinos-flock-to-cemeteries-for-undas

4. Full face-to-face classes to start November 2

- PNP ready for full face-to-face classes, may extend highest security alert

- DepEd to allow voluntary wearing of face masks in classrooms

[GMA News, CNN Philippines, Inquirer, DZBB online, ABS-CBN News, Rappler] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/849986/deped-full-face-to-face-classes-to-start-november-2-despite-lack-of-classrooms-teachers/story/?just_in

 

5. ‘Queenie’ weakens into tropical depression

[CNN Philippines, GMA News, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer, Philippine Star, News5, Rappler] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/11/1/Queenie-PAGASA-updates-Nov-1.html

6. Oil prices down for 2nd week

[Philippine Star, CNN Philippines, GMA News, DZBB & DZRH online] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/01/2220647/oil-prices-down-2nd-week

7. Bar Exams to push through as scheduled

[Rappler, GMA News, Inquirer, CNN Philippines, ABS-CBN News, Philippine Star] ©PIA-PMU

https://www.rappler.com/nation/supreme-court-says-bar-exams-push-through-original-schedule-november-2022/

—Philippine Information Agency | PIA Monitoring Unit

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