(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 11 December 2024) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting the western section of Mindanao and Palawan. Shear Line affecting the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon and the rest of Central Luzon. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: 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 Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Moderate to Strong winds coming from East to Northeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


TOP STORIES – Thursday, May 11, 2023

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

11 May 2023, Thursday as of 9:00 a.m.

1. VP Duterte designated co-vice chair of NTF-ELCAC

[GMA New Online, Inquirer, ABS-CBN, CNN PHL Online, Philstar, Manila Bulletin, Rappler]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/869643/vp-duterte-designated-co-vice-chair-of-ntf-elcac/story/

2. 2023 ASEAN SUMMIT:

-As ASEAN geopolitics heat up, Philippines’ Marcos calls for decisive action

- ASEAN Meeting: Marcos Jr. says to raise need to finalize COC on S. China Sea

-‘ASEAN not immune to own challenges’

-Food sufficiency, security key to human security, Marcos tells ASEAN leaders

-Marcos calls for ASEAN support for 'nano businesses'

-PH-Vietnam trade, agri, tourism ties enhanced

[Rappler, Inquirer, PhilStar, GMA News Online, ABS CBN News Online, Manila Bulletin, CNN PHL Online, GMA News Online, Daily Tribune]

https://www.rappler.com/nation/marcos-jr-calls-decision-active-asean-geopolitics-heat-up

3. 'There's much potential': Marcos says PH, Laos to work closely on education, health

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

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/10/23/marcos-ph-laos-to-work-closely-on-education-health

4. ASEAN navies ratify guidelines for safety protocols, communication line

[ABS-CBN News Online, PhilStar, GMA News Online]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/10/23/asean-navy-chiefs-nagkasundo-sa-maritime-protocol

5. DEGAMO SLAY CASE

-Marcos may not push for Teves' return – Romualdez

-Romualdez tells Teves: Stop seeking asylum abroad, just come home

-Interpol notice issued vs. Arnie Teves, says Remulla

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

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/5/11/Marcos-may-not-push-for-Teves--return.html

6. Romualdez warns Teves may face a new disciplinary action

[Inquirer, Rappler, Manila Bulletin, PhilStar, GMA News Online, News5]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1767427/romualdez-teves-may-face-a-new-disciplinary-action

 7. 'Very possible': Marcos Jr, Timor Leste PM likely to discuss Teves' denied asylum request

[ABS-CBN News Online, GMA News Online, Rappler, Daily Tribune]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/11/23/marcos-timor-leste-pm-likely-to-discuss-teves-denied-asylum-request

8. DOJ eyes cancellation of Teves’ passport

[PhilStar, Inquirer, ABS-CBN News Online, Daily Tribune]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/05/11/2265417/doj-eyes-cancellation-teves-passport

9. WAGE HIKE

-‘About time we share’: After pro-biz measures, senators push wage hikes

--ECoP wants economic managers’ input on bill raising wages by P150

-P150 wage increase gaining traction — Revilla

[PhilStar, BusinessWorld, Rappler, Inquirer, Daily Tribune]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/05/11/2265415/senate-pass-bill-p150-wage-hike

10. GCASH GLITCH

-GCash points to 'sophisticated phishing'

-Revilla demands better e-wallet services after GCash glitch

-House probe sought on into ‘unauthorized fund cuts’ in Gcash

-Remulla on GCash woes: Glitches expected but correction more so

[GMA News Online, Daily Tribune, CNN PHL Online]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/869675/gcash-points-to-sophisticated-phishing/story/

11. More pain, gov’t silence greet kin searching for 2 activists

[Inquirer, ABS-CBN News Online, PhilStar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1767611/more-pain-govt-silence-greet-kin-searching-for-2-activists

12. COVID-19 CASES

-OCTA: Metro Manila COVID-10 cases may peak within 1 to 2 weeks

-COVID-19 positivity rate rises in Metro Manila, nationwide — OCTA

-DOH posts 1,476 COVID-19 cases; active infections increase to 12,706

[CNN PHL Online, GMA News Online, Inquirer]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/5/10/OCTA-Metro-Manila-COVID-19-cases-peak.html

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