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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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