(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 – Sunday, 30 July, 2023

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

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

Children play along a flooded street in Purok Sinamar in Barangay Libertad, Abulug, Cagayan, a day after Typhoon Egay brought heavy rains on July 27, 2023. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

1. 'Egay' death toll climbs to 16; damage pegged at P5.9 billion

[GMA News, Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, Philstar, Manila Bulletin] https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/30/23/egay-kills-16-leaves-p59-billion-damage

2. 'Falcon' intensifies into severe tropical storm, enhances 'habagat'

- Central Luzon areas flooded due to rains from Habagat enhanced by Egay, Falcon

- Pagasa issues flood warning as La Mesa Dam nears spilling level

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

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/30/2284938/falcon-intensifies-severe-tropical-storm-enhances-habagat

3. DISASTER RESPONSE:

- Marcos vows quick recovery of 'Egay-hit' areas

- PBBM turns over P45-M aid to 4 provinces affected by 'Egay'

- PH seeks rice importation to prepare for impacts of El NiΓ±o, 'Egay' on harvest

- EU allots P30.3M aid for Typhoon Egay victims

- DHSUD readies tents, shelter-grade tarps to 'Egay'-affected residents in Northern Luzon

[Manila Times, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, CNN Philippines, Inquirer, Philstar] https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/07/30/news/national/marcos-vows-quick-recovery-of-egay-hit-areas

4. Marcos orders creation of management council for Pasig River rehab

[CNN Philippines, Inquier, Manila Bulletin, Philstar] http://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/7/30/council--pasig-river-rehab.html

5. Poe wants probe into Binangonan boat incident

[CNN PHL, Manila Bulletin, Philstar] https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/7/30/poe-probe-binangonan-boat-incident.html

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