(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 17 January 2026) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "ADA" {NOKAEN} was estimated based on all available data at 130 km East of Catarman, Northern Samar (12.8°N, 125.8°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 20 km/h. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon. Tropical Storm "ADA" ang makaapekto sa Agusan del Norte, Dinagat Islands ug Surigao del Norte. Samtang Localized Thunderstorms ang makaapekto sa nahibilin nga bahin sa rehiyon sa Caraga.


TOP STORIES – Friday, April 21, 2023

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

21 April 2023, Friday, as of 4:00 p.m.

1. Eid'l Fitr observance:

-Marcos urges Muslims to sustain values, teachings discerned during Ramadan

-With no crescent moon sighting, Eid'l Fitr will take place April 22

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/867639/marcos-urges-muslims-to-sustain-values-teachings-discerned-during-ramadan/story/?just_in

2. Marcos, Biden to have bilateral talks next month [DZBB, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/867641/marcos-biden-to-have-bilateral-talks-next-month/story/

3. Gov't database breach:

-DICT begins probe on reported PNP, NBI database breach

-PNP seeks more time to confirm alleged data breach

-Senate probe into alleged data breach in gov’t agencies sought

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/867593/dict-s-cybersecurity-arm-probes-pnp-nbi-database-breach/story/?top_picks&order=5

4. Military denies torturing Tiamzon couple before killing them [GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/21/2260603/military-denies-use-torture-killing-cpp-leaders-benito-wilma-tiazon

5. ACT files ILO complaint over VP Sara’s ‘red-tagging’ remarks [Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, CNN PHL, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/867585/act-files-ilo-complaint-over-sara-s-red-tagging-remarks/story/

6. SIM registration:

-Smart, Globe reiterate push to extend deadline for SIM registration

-DTI backs push for SIM registration extension

-Groups opposing SIM registration protest in front of DICT

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/867594/smart-globe-reiterate-push-for-sim-registration-deadline-extension/story/

7. Card shortage forces LTO to temporarily print driver’s license on paper [Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/20/LTO-driver-s-license-print-paper-.html

8. Review of PNP courtesy resignations now complete — official [Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/867648/review-of-pnp-courtesy-resignations-now-complete-official/story/?just_in

9. Remulla: Bantag eyeing surrender [Manila Bulletin, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/20/remulla-bantag-eyeing-surrender.html

10. Sudan crisis:

-Filipino hurt in Sudan conflict but now recovered —DFA

-Filipinos in Sudan seek rescue, repatriation

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

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/21/dfa-pinoy-hurt-sudan.html

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