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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