(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 –Monday, 6 November 2023

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

6 November 2023, Monday, as of 5:00 p.m.

1. Misamis Occidental media killing:

-Marcos condemns, orders probe of Misamis radio anchor’s slay

-DOJ vows justice, tasks NBI to probe killing of broadcaster

-PNP releases composite sketch of radioman’s gunman

-Envoys condemn murder of MisOcc broadcaster on-air

-CHR launches on probe on death of MisOcc reporter

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Interaksyon, The Manila Times, Manila Standard, Manila Bulletin, People’s Journal, Pilipino Star NGAYON, Rappler, BusinessMirror]

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/06/marcos-condemns-orders-probe-of-misamis-radio-anchors-slay

2. AFP destabilization rumors:

-No need for AFP loyalty check amid destabilization rumors —official

-NSC: AFP spox ‘misquoted’ by media on destabilization rumors

-Ex-DICT chief denies involvement in AFP destabilization rumors

[Malaya, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/5/no-need-for-afp-loyalty-check-amid-destabilization-rumors-official

3. Marcos says Maharlika fund IRR finalized

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/887413/marcos-says-maharlika-irr-finalized/story/?just_in

4. Agricultural concerns:

-New agri chief: P20/kg rice price not possible today

-Tycoon denies DA appointment 'payback' for Marcos campaign donation

[ABS-CBN News, CNN Philippines, GMA News, Philstar, Manila Bulletin] https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/11/6/laurel-20-pesos-per-kilo-rice-not-possible-today.html

5. Gov't to extend e-visas to more foreigners

[ABS-CBN News, CNN Philippines, Abante, Bulgar, Daily Tribune, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror,  Manila Standard, The Philippine STAR, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/887358/gov-t-to-extend-e-visas-to-more-foreigners/story/

6. Timor-Leste President to visit PHL on November 10

[BusinessMirror, Manila Bulletin, Pilipino Mirror, The Philippine STAR, Rappler]

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/timor-leste-president-jose-ramos-horta-manila-visit-november-10-2023/

7. Indian envoy pitches supply of choppers to Marcos

[Daily Tribune, Inquirer, The Philippine STAR, BusinessMirror, Manila Bulletin,  Manila Standard, Bulgar]

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/06/indian-envoy-pitches-supply-of-choppers-to-marcos

8. Crises abroad:

-42 Israel OFWs returning home Tuesday — DMW

-Over 160 Filipinos in Lebanon awaiting repatriation

-Rafah Crossing closed over weekend; 20 Filipinos still on standby

[GMA News, CNN PHL, Rappler, Inquirer]

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/222164/fwd-dmw-on-the-sixth-batch-of-filipino-repatriates-from-israel

9. Masinloc fishers sail buoy effigy in protest vs China’s aggression

[Manila Standard, ABS-CBN News, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/887409/masinloc-fishers-sail-buoy-effigy-in-protest-vs-china-s-aggression/story/

10. House vows timely OK of budget, Ledac bills

[Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessMirror, Manila Times, Manila Standard, Abante Tonite]

https://businesmirror.com.ph/2023/11/06/house-vows-timely-ok-of-budget-ledac-bills

11. House, DSWD launch P670-M rice, cash aid program

[People's Tonight, Abante Tonite, CNN Philippines Business Mirror, Pilipino Star NGAYON, Philippine Daily Inquirer]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1855374/house-dswd-launch-p670-m-rice-cash-aid-program

12. Gasoline, diesel, kerosene prices down Tuesday

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/887389/oil-firms-to-roll-back-prices-on-tuesday/story/?just_in

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