(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 09 December 2025) At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression "WILMA" was estimated based on all available data in the vicinity of Matuguinao, Samar (12.2°N 125.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 75 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward at 15 km/h. Shear Line affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon. Northeast Monsoon affecting the rest of Luzon. Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast to northwest will prevail over the western sections of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.1 meters). Elsewhere, moderate winds from the northwest to southwest to southeast with moderate seas (1.2 to 2.5 meters).


TOP STORIES – Thursday, 1 February 2024

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

As of 5:00 p.m., Thursday, 01 February 2024

1. VP Sara denies hand in Oplan Tokhang in Davao City

- Ex-cop links Duterte siblings Paolo and Sara to 'drug war' dirt; House probe sought

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Rappler, Manila Bulletin, News5PH]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/896123/vp-sara-denies-hand-in-oplan-tokhang/story

2. UNITEAM ALLIANCE:

-Sara thanks President for trust but respects family's opinions

-'Cracks' in Uniteam but President, VP still good – Sen. Marcos

-Imee Marcos: I will do anything to save UniTeam

-Ex-Davao hitman Lascañas warns Marcos: Don’t trust the Dutertes

[ABS-CBN News, Abante, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Daily Tribune, Manila Times, GMA News, Inquirer, Rappler]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/01/31/videos/watch-sara-thanks-president-for-trust-but-respects-familys-opinions

3. PROPOSED MINDANAO SECESSION

-Duterte now wants ‘separate, independent’ Mindanao

-Mindanao lawmakers reject proposed Mindanao secession

-One Mindanao call is 'foolishness,' says Carpio

-Duterte’s secession threat unconstitutional — Lacson

[BusinessMirror, Inquirer, GMA News, Philstar, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, Straits Times] https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1897324/duterte-now-wants-separate-independent-mindanao

4. CHARTER CHANGE

-Imee Marcos urges PBBM: Stand firm, put an end to People’s Initiative drive

-CBCP warns of deception in people's initiative on Charter change

-Retrieve, protect Cha-cha signature pages, Comelec urges proponents

[Philstar, GMA News, ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin] https://mb.com.ph/2024/2/1/imee-marcos-urges-pbbm-stand-firm-put-an-end-to-people-s-initiative-drive

5. ICC PROBE

-Imee to Bongbong: Order DOJ to echo your stand vs. ICC

-ICC can issue arrest warrant; enforcement another matter —SolGen

[GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer] https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/896101/imee-to-bongbong-order-doj-to-echo-your-stand-vs-icc/story

6. UN RAPPORTEUR VISIT IN MANILA

-Bersamin to meet visiting UN Rapporteur Khan in Palace

-Rapporteur meets with PH human rights body

-UN rapporteur says De Lima 'truly inspiring'

-House meets UN rapporteur Khan, assures pushing bills to protect rights

[Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Inquirer, Manila Times] https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/02/01/news/national/bersamin-to-meet-un-rapporteur-khan/1930616

7. Transport groups claim unconsolidated jeepneys being apprehended

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Abante] https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/1/31/transport-groups-claim-unconsolidated-jeepneys-being-apprehended-054

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