(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 21 March 2026) Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to the Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from Northeast to North with moderate to rough seas (1.8 to 2.8 meters) prevails on the eastern section of Mindanao; while rest of Mindanao will have light to moderate winds from Northeast to North with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 1.8 meters). Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon.


TOP STORIES – Sunday, 18 February 2024

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

As of 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 18 February 2024

1. WEST PHL SEA:

- Marcos to PCG, BFAR: Stay put in disputed waters

- Chinese floating barrier spotted anew in Bajo de Masinloc

- BFAR: China using cyanide to 'destroy' Scarborough on purpose

 [Manila Times, People’s Tonight, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Pilipino Star NGAYON, GMA News]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/02/18/news/marcos-to-pcg-bfar-stay-put-in-disputed-waters/1932902

2. Davao de Oro landslide death toll rises to 98

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Standard, Philstar] https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/557294/davao-de-oro-landslide-death-toll-rises-to-98-over-5300-in-evacuation-centers

3. EL NIÑO IMPACT:

- El Niño to scorch Metro Manila, North Luzon; Gibo calls on LGUs to align El Niño plan with nat’l government

- El Niño damage in Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula hits P151.3-M

[GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Philstar]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/18/gibo-calls-on-lg-us-to-align-el-nino-plan-with-national-government

4. OCTA: Most Filipino adults 'not satisfied' with how Marcos admin handles inflation, poverty

[Manila Bulletin, GMA News, Philstar] https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/18/2334260/75-dissatisfied-government-effort-vs-inflation-poll

5. IOC denies Manny Pacquiao's Paris Olympics request

[GMA News, ABS-CBN News, Philstar, Manila Times, Rappler] https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/boxing/897842/ioc-denies-manny-pacquiao-s-paris-olympics-request/story/

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