(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Saturday, 8 November 2025) Yellow Warning: #DinagatIslands, #SurigaoDelNorte(Socorro and SiargaoIsland) Associated Hazard: FLOODING is Possible in Low-Lying Areas and LANDSLIDE in mountainous areas. Meanwhile, Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over #SurigaoDelSur(Lingig, CityOfBislig, Tagbina, Lianga, SanAgustin, Marihatag, Barobo, Hinatuan), #AgusanDelSur(SantaJosefa, Veruela, Trento, Loreto, Bunawan, LaPaz, Rosario, SanLuis, Talacogon, SanFrancisco), #Bukidnon, #ZamboangaDelNorte(Tampilisan, Kalawit, Gutalac, Godod, Labason, Salug, Liloy, LeonB.Postigo, Siayan, SergioOsmeñaSr., Sindangan, Mutia, JoseDalman, Sibutad, Manukan, Pres.ManuelA.Roxas, Katipunan, DipologCity, Polanco, Piñan, DapitanCity, LaLibertad, Rizal), #ZamboangaSibugay, #MisamisOccidental, #ZamboangaDelSur, #LanaoDelNorte(SultanNagaDimaporo, Kapatagan, Lala, Sapad, Nunungan, Baroy, Salvador, Tubod, IliganCity, Tagoloan), #LanaoDelSur(Picong, Kapatagan, Balabagan, Malabang, Pualas, Calanogas, Marogong, Butig, Pagayawan, Binidayan, Bayang, Tubaran, Ganassi, LumbacaUnayan, Lumbatan, SultanDumalondong, Lumbayanague, Madamba, TagoloanII, Bubong, Kapai), #Sarangani(Kiamba, Maasim, Glan, Malapatan), #DavaoOccidental(JoseAbadSantos, DonMarcelino, Sarangani), #SouthCotabato(T'Boli, LakeSebu, GeneralSantosCity, Surallah), #SultanKudarat(Sen.NinoyAquino, Bagumbayan, Isulan), #MaguindanaoDelNorte, #CotabatoCity, #DavaoOriental(GovernorGeneroso, SanIsidro, CityOfMati, Tarragona and Manay) within the next 2-3 hours. The above conditions are being experienced in #SurigaoDelNorte(Alegria, Claver, Gigaquit, Tubod, Mainit, Bacuag, Malimono, Placer, Sison, TaganaAn, SanFrancisco, SurigaoCity), #AgusanDelNorte, #Camiguin, #MisamisOriental, #SurigaoDelSur(Cagwait, Bayabas, SanMiguel, Tago, CityOfTandag, Carmen, Lanuza, Madrid, Cantilan, Carrascal, Cortes), #AgusanDelSur(CityOfBayugan, Sibagat, Esperanza, Prosperidad), #ZamboangaCity, #ZamboangaDelNorte(Sibuco, Sirawai, Siocon, Baliguian), #SultanKudarat(Lebak, Kalamansig, Palimbang) and #Sarangani(Maitum) which may persist within 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas.


TOP STORIES – Saturday, 09 March 2024

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

As of 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 09 March 2024

The number of unemployed Filipinos climbed to 2.15 million in January.

1. PHL unemployment, underemployment rates climb in January

[ABS-CBN News, Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Manila Times, The Philippine STAR]

https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/03/09/2339116/jobless-rate-climbs-45-percent-january

2. DFA defends Marcos’ frequent foreign travels

[Abante, Abante Tonite, BusinessMirror, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, ABS-CBN News]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/3/8/dfa-defends-marcos-frequent-foreign-travels-2057

3. Xi orders Chinese military to prepare for conflicts; Gibo says AFP adopts new defense concept

[ABS-CBN News, ANC, Manila Bulletin, Remate, Manila Standard]

https://manilastandard.net/news/314424012/china-vows-to-safeguard-national-security-with-new-laws-at-conclave.html

4. Marshall Islands backs PH in sea row

[People's Tonight, Pilipino Star NGAYON, People's Journal]

https://journalnews.com.ph/marshall-islands-backs-philippines-in-sea-row/

5. Philippine Cancer Center breaks ground in Quezon City

[Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, People's Journal, People’s Tonight, GMA News] https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/899926/philippine-cancer-center-breaks-ground-in-quezon-city/story/

6. PBBM urged to probe LTO corruption

[Abante Tonite, People's Tonite, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/7/marcos-asked-to-look-into-alleged-corruption-in-regional-lto

7. DTI urged to beef up watch against possible profiteering amid El Niño

[Manila Bulletin, People’s Journal, Remate, BusinessMirror]

https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/03/09/dti-urged-to-beef-up-watch-against-possible-profiteering-amid-el-nino/

8. Oil spill from tanker triggers motorcycle mishaps along SLEX

[Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/899994/oil-spill-from-tanker-triggers-motorcycle-mishaps-along-slex/story/?just_in

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