(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, 21 January 2024

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

21 January 2023, Sunday, as of 4:00 p.m.

Photo from the One News social media page shows President Marcos arriving at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan for the Coldplay concert the other night.

1. PBBM at Coldplay concert

- Marcos attends Coldplay concert, draws flak [Philstar]

-PSG defends Marcos' use of presidential chopper to attend Coldplay concert

-‘Grave insult to commuters’: Marcos draws flak for chopper ride to Coldplay concert in Bulacan

[CNN PHL, Daily Tribune, GMA News, ABS-CBN News, Manila Times, Strait Times, Rappler, Manila Buletin, Bulgar, Abante Tonite, Rappler, News5PH]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/01/21/2327367/marcos-attends-coldplay-concert-draws-flak

2. Pag-Abot program

- Marcos institutionalizes DSWD’s Pag-Abot Program for vulnerable people

-DSWD ready to expand outreach activities for persons living on the streets

[Daily Tribune, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Bulgar, People’s  Tonight, People’s Journal, Abante Tonite, Rappler]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/1/20/dswd-welcomes-institutionalization-of-oplan-pag-abot

3. Sinulog Festival

-Marcos to Sto. NiΓ±o devotees: Turn faith to action, spread love

-Crowd of 1.1M walk with Santo NiΓ±o in solemn procession

[Manila Bulletin, GMA News, ABS-CBN News, Philstar, Sunstar, CNN PHL, Rappler, News5] https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/01/21/2327451/marcos-tells-sto-nio-devotees-translate-faith-action

4. Cha-cha

-People's Initiative threatens legislative checks and balances: Carpio

-DILG to sanction village officials participating in signature drive for Cha-cha

-‘No coercion or cash for people’s initiative’ 

 [Philstar, Manila Standard, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/20/24/peoples-initiative-threatens-legislative-checks-and-balances-carpio

5. UN rapporteur coming to PH; PH fully prepared for UN rapporteur's visit—Palace official

UN special rapporteur's visit allows gov't to show efforts in protecting people's rights, says NTF-ELCAC

[Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, People’s Journal, People’s Tonight]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/01/21/2327345/un-special-rapporteur-visit-philippines

https://mb.com.ph/2024/1/21/ph-fully-prepared-for-un-rapporteur-s-visit-palace-official

6. Abalos sends off SAF team to Dubai challenge

[People’s Tonight, People’s Journal, Daily Tribune]

https://journalnews.com.ph/abalos-sends-off-saf-team-to-dubai-challenge/

7.300 stranded miners safely returned to their homes - Mati City LGU

[Abante Tonite, Rappler, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/894856/300-stranded-miners-safely-returned-to-their-homes-mati-city-lgu/story/

8. Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Batangas; No reported hurt, casualty

[ABS-CBN news, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Inquirer, News5PH] https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/20/24/magnitude-49-earthquake-hits-batangas

9. Davao Landslide

-VP Sara visits wake of Davao de Oro landslide fatalities

-Death toll due to severe flooding and landslides in Davao now 15 with five injuries – NDRRMC

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/894881/vp-sara-visits-wake-of-davao-de-oro-landslide-fatalities/story/?just_in

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