(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 – Friday, March 17, 2023

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

17 March 2023, Friday, as of 9:00 a.m.

1. Marcos asks military: Be 'peacemakers' in new gov't approach vs. rebels [ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/3/16/Marcos-asks-military-to-be-peacemakers.html

2. Degamo laid to rest, supporters cry for justice [Inquirer, Rappler, GMA News, ABS-CBN News]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/16/23/degamo-laid-to-rest-amid-heavy-downpour-cries-for-justice

3. CIDG-NCR chief, 12 others axed for robbery extortion [Bombo Radyo, Inquirer, Manila Times, Philstar, SunStar, Daily Tribune]

https://tribune.net.ph/2023/03/17/cidg-ncr-chief-12-others-axed-for-robbery-extortion/

4. SWS: 69% of unvaccinated Pinoys remain skeptical over COVID-19 vaccine [Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, CNN PHL, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/864171/sws-69-of-unvaccinated-pinoys-remain-skeptical-over-covid-19-vaccine/story/?just_in

5. Charter change:

-Rodriguez to Zubiri on Cha-cha: Give us some good faith

-Padilla pushes for 'con-ass' to amend Constitution

-Padilla: We are 'obligated' to push for Cha-cha despite criticisms

[Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/864144/rodriguez-to-zubiri-on-cha-cha-give-us-some-good-faith/story/

6. Marawi to hold plebiscites on the creation of 2 new barangays after 2017 siege [Manila Bulletin, Philstar, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/3/16/marawi-plebiscite-after-seige.html

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