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