(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 04 October 2024) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "JULIAN" {KRATHON} was estimated based on all available data at 240 km North Northwest of Itbayat, Batanes (22.6°N, 120.6°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is almost stationary. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Visayas and Mindanao. 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 ITCZ. 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—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from Southwest to Southeast will prevail with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


TOP STORIES – Wednesday, 12 July 2023

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

12 July 2023, Wednesday, as of 5:00 p.m.

1. West PHL Sea update

-16 countries back PH claims in West PH Sea on 7th anniversary of WPS ruling

-Hontiveros: National WPS Victory Day should be held every July 12

-Pulse Asia: 80% of Pinoys want alliances to defend West Philippine Sea rights 

-Marcos admin urged to assert SCS ruling more vigorously

-DFA launches microsite marking 7th anniversary of West PH Sea arbitral ruling

[Manila Standard, Inquirer, Rappler, GMA News, CNN PHL, Philstar, Journal News, Manila Bulletin]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/7/12/nations-reaffirm-support-wps-ruling-7th-anniversary.html

2. ‘Inflation, wage hike still urgent concerns of Pinoys’

[PhilStar, Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Pilipino Star Ngayon]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/12/2280466/inflation-wage-hike-still-urgent-concerns-pinoys

3. Marcos graces Lake Mainit Hydroelectric Power Plant inauguration in Agusan del Norte

- Marcos wants stronger ties with Japan in renewable energy

- PHL should favor renewable energy, battle climate change

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

https://tribune.net.ph/2023/07/12/marcos-graces-lake-mainit-hydroelectric-power-plant-inauguration-in-agusan-del-norte/ Read more Daily Tribune stories

4. Marcos helps unveil new PAGCOR logo; Tells PAGCOR: Be socially impactful, responsibly lead gaming practices

-PAGCOR celebrates proud achievements for the past 40 years

-Marcos urges PAGCOR to promote programs that will benefit the youth

[The Philippine Star, Inquirer, CNN Philippines, GMA News, Business Mirror]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/12/2280438/marcos-pagcor-be-catalyst-greater-achievements

5. Frasco going on 9-day leave, will be back to attend SONA, assures Palace

[Manila Standard, Daily Tribune, Philippine Daily Inquirer]

https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314349060/frasco-going-on-9-day-leave-will-be-back-to-attend-sona-assures-palace.html

6. SONA Update

PNP: Gun ban imposed in Calabarzon, Central Luzon, NCR on July 24 for SONA 2023

Transport groups to hold 3-day transport holiday in time for PBBM SONA

[CNN PHL, DZBB, GMA News, Manila Bulletin] https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875562/pnp-gun-ban-imposed-in-calabarzon-central-luzon-ncr-on-july-24-for-sona-2023

7. SC cites PAO Chief Acosta in contempt, requires explanation

[Rappler, ABS-CBN News, Philstar, Manila Bulletin, Daily Tribune] 

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/12/23/sc-requires-pao-chief-to-explain-why-she-shouldnt-be-disciplined-over-position-on-lawyers-code

8. Maharlika Investment Fund

Marcos set to sign Maharlika bill on July 18 —Zubiri

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/ne8ws/topstories/nation/875570/marcos-set-to-sign-maharlika-bill-on-july-18-zubiri/story/?just_in

9. After inhibition of 2 judges, De Lima case re-raffled to new Muntinlupa court

[CNN PHL, Rappler, GMA News, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/12/2280556/de-limas-last-pending-case-re-raffled-new-muntinlupa-judge

10. 4 Cordillera activists tagged as ‘terrorists’

-ATC’s terrorist tag on Cordillera activists condemned

[Inquirer, CNN Philippines, News5, Business World, Manila Times]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1800367/4-cordillera-activists-tagged-as-terrorists

11. MTRCB allows ‘Barbie’ screening in PH despite 9-dash line controversy

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

MTRCB finds no basis to ban ‘Barbie’, gives movie PG rating

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875481/mtrcb-finds-no-basis-to-ban-barbie-gives-movie-pg-rating/story

12. Bataan under state of calamity due to ASF outbreak

[Philstar, Pilipino Star, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/875459/bataan-under-state-of-calamity-due-to-asf-outbreak/story/

13. BARMM governors urge Marcos Cabinet to tackle MILF’s full decommissioning

[GMA News, Inquirer, One News Ph]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875486/barmm-governors-urge-marcos-cabinet-to-tackle-milf-s-full-decommissioning/story

14. POGO

Gatchalian sends report seeking total POGO ban to MalacaΓ±ang

-PNP hurt by allegations of lapses, extortion in Las PiΓ±as POGO raid

[Manila Bulletin, Pilipino Star Ngayon]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875458/gatchalian-sends-report-seeking-total-pogo-ban-to-malacanang/story

15. MMDA's P300-million command center in Pasig

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1800627/fwd-mmda-bares-statethe-art-command-center

16. Mayon’s volume of sulfur dioxide emission up, quakes more frequent

- PHIVOLCS: More volcanic earthquakes, plumes observed over Taal Volcano

- More villages affected by Mayon ashfall

[Inquirer, GMA News, Philstar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1800503/mayons-volume-of-sulfur-dioxide-emission-up-quakes-more-frequent

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