(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Wednesday, 19 November 2025) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Northern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Northern Luzon. Light to Moderate rains are expected over #Basilan, #Sulu(Pandami, Siasi, Lugus, Tapul, Pata, KalingalanCaluang, Maimbung, Parang, Omar, PanglimaEstino, Talipao, Luuk, OldPanamao, Indanan, Jolo, Patikul, HadjiPanglimaTahil), #TawiTawi, #SultanKudarat(Kalamansig, Lebak, Palimbang), #MaguindanaoDelNorte(DatuBlahT.Sinsuat, Upi), #SouthCotabato(GeneralSantosCity), #Sarangani(Alabel, Malapatan, Glan, Malungon), #DavaoOccidental(Malita, SantaMaria), #DavaoDelSur(Malalag, Sulop, Kiblawan, Bansalan, Magsaysay, Matanao), #NorthCotabato(CityOfKidapawan, Makilala), #DavaoDelNorte(CityOfSamal), #DavaoOriental(Manay, Tarragona, Lupon, CityOfMati, SanIsidro, GovernorGeneroso, Banaybanay), #DavaoDeOro(Pantukan, Maragusan), #Bukidnon(CityOfValencia, CityOfMalaybalay, Cabanglasan), #AgusanDelSur(Sibagat), #SurigaoDelSur(Carmen, Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid), #SurigaoDelNorte(Claver, Socorro, SurigaoCity, SanFrancisco, Malimono, Placer, TaganaAn, Bacuag, Gigaquit, Alegria, Mainit, Tubod), #ZamboangaDelNorte(Mutia, DipologCity, Manukan, JoseDalman, Sindangan, Kalawit, Labason, Gutalac, Baliguian, Siocon, Sirawai, Sibuco), #ZamboangaDelSur(Bayog, Kumalarang, Lakewood, SanMiguel, Lapuyan, Dinas, Dimataling, Pitogo, Tabina, Margosatubig, VincenzoA.Sagun, SanPablo, Guipos), #ZamboangaSibugay(Siay, Imelda, Malangas, Alicia, Payao, Olutanga, Mabuhay, Talusan, Naga, Titay, Ipil, RosellerLim, Tungawan), #ZamboangaCity, #AgusanDelNorte(CityOfCabadbaran, Santiago, RemediosT.Romualdez, Jabonga, Kitcharao and Tubay) within the next 1-2 hours. Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are being experienced in #Sulu(Banguingui, Pangutaran), #SurigaoDelNorte(Sison), #SurigaoDelSur(Lanuza, Cortes, CityOfTandag), #DavaoOccidental(DonMarcelino, JoseAbadSantos) and #ZamboangaDelNorte(LaLibertad) which may persist within 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas.


TOP STORIES – Saturday, 17 June 2023

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online and print media monitoring)

17 June 2023, Saturday, as of 4:00 p.m.

(Photo credit to ALI VICOY/MANILA BULLETIN)

1. Mayon Volcano unrest

-Mayon continues 'very slow' effusion of lava, stays under alert level 3

-Speaker backs ‘community pantry’ project for Mayon evacuees

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, BusinessMirror, Manila Standard, Manila Times, Philstar, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/16/mayon-continues-in-very-slow-effusion-of-lava-stays-in-alert-level-3-1

2. Removal of oil from Princess Empress ‘complete’ – PCG

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

https://www.rappler.com/nation/removal-recovery-oil-mt-princess-empress-complete-philippine-coast-guard-june-17-2023/

3. Afghan refugees:

-DFA: No deal yet on Afghan refugees

-VP Sara opposes plan for PHL to host Afghan refugees

-'Sleepers' worry Imee, intel community

[Inquirer, BusinessMirror, Manila Standard, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/06/17/2274498/dfa-no-deal-yet-afghan-refugees

4. Marcos: China urea donation testament to improving ties

[BusinessMirror, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, Manila Standard]

https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314340814/marcos-china-urea-donation-testament-to-improving-ties

5. Marcos won’t give up agriculture post yet [Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, Philstar, Inquirer]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1789395/marcos-wont-give-up-agriculture-post-yet

6. De Lima case:

-Judge in De Lima case inhibits

-UN experts renew call to free De Lima after bail denial

[ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/06/17/news/national/judge-in-de-lima-case-inhibits/1896367

7. Oil price rollback seen next week [ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/6/17/oil-price-roll-back-forecast-061723.html

8. Chinese navy ship tails BFAR vessel in WPS [Rappler, Manila Standard]

https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314340797/chinese-navy-ship-tails-bfar-vessel-in-wps.html

9. Bivalent vaccines rolled out next week [Manila Standard, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/06/17/2274482/bivalent-vaccines-rolled-out-next-week

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