(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 07 July 2025) Trough of Tropical Storm {DANAS} (formerly "BISING") affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. Southwest Monsoon affecting the rest of the country. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to Moderate rainshowers with lightning and strong winds are expected over #Bukidnon(Pangantucan, Libona, Baungon, CityOfMalaybalay, Cabanglasan, CityOfValencia), #AgusanDelSur(Loreto, Trento, SantaJosefa, Veruela, Bunawan, LaPaz), #SultanKudarat(Palimbang, Sen.NinoyAquino, Kalamansig, Lebak, Isulan, Bagumbayan), #SouthCotabato(LakeSebu), #DavaoCity, #AgusanDelNorte(Nasipit, Carmen), #MisamisOriental(Medina, Jasaan, Balingasag), #SurigaoDelSur(Lanuza, Carmen, Madrid, Cantilan), #DavaoDelNorte(Carmen, CityOfPanabo, BraulioE.Dujali, CityOfTagum, SantoTomas, NewCorella, Asuncion, SanIsidro, Kapalong), #DavaoDeOro(Pantukan, Mabini, Maragusan, Maco, Mawab, NewBataan, Nabunturan, Compostela, Monkayo, Laak), #Sarangani, #LanaoDelSur(TagoloanII, Maguing, Bumbaran, MarawiCity, Kapai, DitsaanRamain, BuadiposoBuntong), #Basilan(Lantawan, Maluso, CityOfIsabela), #LanaoDelNorte(Linamon, PantaoRagat and IliganCity) within the next 1-2 hours.


TOP STORIES – Saturday, February 18, 2023

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

18 February 2023, Saturday, as of 4PM

1. PH 'won't lose 1 inch of its territory', Marcos Jr. reiterates

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

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/18/23/ph-wont-lose-1-inch-of-its-territory-marcos-jr-reiterates

2. Marcos not keen on invoking US Defense Treaty after Chinese laser attack

[ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, GMA News]https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/18/2245890/marcos-not-keen-invoking-us-defense-treaty-after-chinese-laser-attack

3. China vessel not equipped with military grade laser, ad no intention to harm PH crew — envoy

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

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/2/17/China-vessel-not-equipped-with-military-grade-laser.html

4. Marcos graces PMA alumni homecoming, his first as commander-in-chief

[Philstar, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer, GMA News, Rappler] https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/multimedia/photo/02/18/23/marcos-jr-attends-pma-homecoming

5. Marcos won't allow ICC in PH for Duterte drug war probe

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

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/18/23/marcos-icc-has-no-jurisdiction-over-ph-for-duterte-drug-war-probe

6. ICC prosecutor seeks dismissal of Manila's appeal to suspend 'drug war' probe

[ABS-CN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Inquirer, Rappler, Inquirer] https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/02/18/2245898/icc-prosecutor-seeks-dismissal-manilas-appeal-suspend-drug-war-probe

7. Lanao del Sur governor wounded in ambush; 4 security escorts killed

- VP Duterte on slay try vs Gov. Adiong: ‘Cowardly act of violence’

- DILG chief vows justice for Lanao Sur ambush victims; Manhunt on for assailants

- EU envoy sends sympathies to Lanao del Sur governor after ambush

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

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/02/18/2245814/lanao-del-sur-governor-wounded-ambush

8. Another Cessna plane goes missing in Albay

[ABS-CBN News, Philstar, Manila Bulletin, CNN PHL, Inquirer, News5PH, GMA News]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1731730/another-cessna-plane-goes-missing-caap

9. Diesel, gas prices projected to rise on Tuesday

[ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin]

10. LPA to batter Mindanao, parts of Visayas and Bicol with rain [GMA News, Inquirer, CNN PHL, Manila Bulletin]  https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/2/18/lpa-feb-18.html

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