(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 04 October 2023) At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "JENNY" {KOINU} was estimated based on all available data at 275 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (21.9°N, 124.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 185 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 10 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affecting Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas. Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds coming from South to Southwest will prevail with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


TOP STORIES – Monday, February 13, 2023

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

13 February 2023, Monday, as of 5PM

 1. Chinese vessel pointed laser at Philippine ship in Ayungin Shoal —PCG

-AFP urges China to restrain forces after laser-pointing incident in Ayungin Shoal

-Hontiveros, Escudero urge DFA to protest China’s latest harassment vs PH Coast Guard

[ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, GMA News, PhilStar, Manila Bulletin, CNN PHL]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/860591/chinese-vessel-pointed-laser-at-philippine-ship-in-ayungin-shoal-pcg/story/?just_in

2. Makabayan bloc asks SC to nullify Marcos’ certification of Maharlika fund as urgent

[ABS-CBN News, Rappler, ANC Alerts, PhilStar, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/2/13/makabayan-sc-petition-nullify-maharlika-fund-urgent-marcos.html

3. Charter Change

-Padilla: Pledges from Marcos' foreign trips won't materialize without Cha-cha

-Not a Marcos priority? Rodriguez says ‘independent’ House will continue Cha-cha talks

[CNN PHL, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, GMA News, ABS-CBN News, Inquirer]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729015/filipinos-wont-feel-ph-progress-without-cha-cha-says-robin-padilla

4. Azurin: Advisory group eyes finishing review on PNP resignations in less than 3 months

[GMA News, Inquirer, CNN PHL]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/860604/azurin-advisory-group-eyes-finishing-review-on-pnp-resignations-in-less-than-3-months/story/

5. Diesel, kerosene prices down for second straight week Tuesday

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, PhilStar, CNN PHL, News5, Manila Bulletin]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/860595/diesel-kerosene-prices-down-for-second-straight-week-tuesday/story/?just_in

6. Transportation officials break ground for Camp Aguinaldo subway station

[GMA News, Inquirer, DZBB]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/860634/transportation-officials-break-ground-for-camp-aguinaldo-subway-station/story/?just_in

7. Death toll in Turkey, Syria quake tops 33,000; Turkey starts legal action against builders

-PHL looking for ways to help quake victims in Syria, says Marcos Jr.

-DFA: Over 50 Filipinos staying in Ankara shelter after Turkey-Syria quake

[Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, GMA News Online]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729016/death-toll-in-turkey-syria-quake-tops-33000-turkey-starts-legal-action-against-builders

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