(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 8 November 2025) Yellow Warning: #DinagatIslands, #SurigaoDelNorte(Socorro and SiargaoIsland) Associated Hazard: FLOODING is Possible in Low-Lying Areas and LANDSLIDE in mountainous areas. Meanwhile, Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over #SurigaoDelSur(Lingig, CityOfBislig, Tagbina, Lianga, SanAgustin, Marihatag, Barobo, Hinatuan), #AgusanDelSur(SantaJosefa, Veruela, Trento, Loreto, Bunawan, LaPaz, Rosario, SanLuis, Talacogon, SanFrancisco), #Bukidnon, #ZamboangaDelNorte(Tampilisan, Kalawit, Gutalac, Godod, Labason, Salug, Liloy, LeonB.Postigo, Siayan, SergioOsmeñaSr., Sindangan, Mutia, JoseDalman, Sibutad, Manukan, Pres.ManuelA.Roxas, Katipunan, DipologCity, Polanco, Piñan, DapitanCity, LaLibertad, Rizal), #ZamboangaSibugay, #MisamisOccidental, #ZamboangaDelSur, #LanaoDelNorte(SultanNagaDimaporo, Kapatagan, Lala, Sapad, Nunungan, Baroy, Salvador, Tubod, IliganCity, Tagoloan), #LanaoDelSur(Picong, Kapatagan, Balabagan, Malabang, Pualas, Calanogas, Marogong, Butig, Pagayawan, Binidayan, Bayang, Tubaran, Ganassi, LumbacaUnayan, Lumbatan, SultanDumalondong, Lumbayanague, Madamba, TagoloanII, Bubong, Kapai), #Sarangani(Kiamba, Maasim, Glan, Malapatan), #DavaoOccidental(JoseAbadSantos, DonMarcelino, Sarangani), #SouthCotabato(T'Boli, LakeSebu, GeneralSantosCity, Surallah), #SultanKudarat(Sen.NinoyAquino, Bagumbayan, Isulan), #MaguindanaoDelNorte, #CotabatoCity, #DavaoOriental(GovernorGeneroso, SanIsidro, CityOfMati, Tarragona and Manay) within the next 2-3 hours. The above conditions are being experienced in #SurigaoDelNorte(Alegria, Claver, Gigaquit, Tubod, Mainit, Bacuag, Malimono, Placer, Sison, TaganaAn, SanFrancisco, SurigaoCity), #AgusanDelNorte, #Camiguin, #MisamisOriental, #SurigaoDelSur(Cagwait, Bayabas, SanMiguel, Tago, CityOfTandag, Carmen, Lanuza, Madrid, Cantilan, Carrascal, Cortes), #AgusanDelSur(CityOfBayugan, Sibagat, Esperanza, Prosperidad), #ZamboangaCity, #ZamboangaDelNorte(Sibuco, Sirawai, Siocon, Baliguian), #SultanKudarat(Lebak, Kalamansig, Palimbang) and #Sarangani(Maitum) which may persist within 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas.


TOP STORIES – Sunday, 02 July 2023

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

02 July 2023, Sunday, as of 4:00 p.m.

1. VP Sara lauds Marcos on first year as President

[Daily Tribune, CNN Philippines, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/874568/vp-sara-lauds-marcos-on-first-year-as-president/story/?just_in

2. PBBM FIRST YEAR

-Reopening economy Marcos' key achievement in 1st year

-Navigating power rivalry: PH foreign policy during Marcos' first year

-Marcos able to craft 'very clear, definite' foreign policy in first year of presidency—political analyst

[The Manila Times, CNN Philippines, Manila Bulletin]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/02/news/national/reopening-economy-marcos-key-achievement-in-1st-year/1898758

3. DOT probes 'Love the Philippines' video over alleged use of 'non-original shots'

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

 https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/02/23/dot-says-investigating-ad-campaign-footage

4. DOT contractor apologizes for stock footage in 'Love the Philippines' video

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/874573/dot-contractor-apologizes-for-stock-footage-in-love-the-philippines-video/story/

5. HUNGER AND POVERTY

No empty promise: Marcos committed to end hunger

-PBBM vows to provide ‘better quality of life’

[The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, The Manila Standard, Manila Times ]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/02/2278107/no-empty-promise-marcos-committed-end-hunger

6. PBBM vows to improve public transpo

[Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Times, Daily Tribune]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/02/news/national/marcos-vows-improved-public-transport-system/1898756

7. First family greets Marcos matriarch on her 94th birthday

-Bongbong wishes mom Imelda good health on 94th birthday

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

https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/2/first-family-greets-marcos-matriarch-on-her-94th-birthday

8. BBM opens ‘BBB’ project sans Rody

-Marcos launches P46.8-billion road project in Davao City

[Daily Tribune, Philippine Daily Inquirer, PhilStar]

https://tribune.net.ph/2023/07/02/bbm-opens-bbb-project-sans-rody/

9. MAYON UPDATE

-Mayon lava flow advances 2.7 km from crater — Phivolcs

-PHIVOLCS tells residents in Mayon danger zone to prepare for possible evacuation

-NDRRMC: More than 41,000 individuals affected by Mayon unrest

-Mayon Volcano records 397 rockfall events, Alert Level 3 stays — PHIVOLCS

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

https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/2/mayon-lava-flow-advances-2-7-km-from-crater-phivolcs

10. PHOTOJOURNALIST AMBUSH INCIDENT

-Several suspects eyed in shooting of photojournalist, kin - PNP

-Wounded child in QC photojournalist ambush dies

[GMA News, Inquirer, ABS-CBN News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/874563/several-suspects-eyed-in-shooting-of-photojournalist-kin-pnp/story/

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