(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 02 November 2025) Today, November 2, the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), together with local DRRM offices (LDRRMOs), convened for a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) Scenario Building meeting to address the emerging threat of Tropical Storm 'TINO,' which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) at 5:30 AM. 📍 TS Tino is forecast to make landfall over Eastern Visayas or Caraga between Monday evening (Nov. 3) and Tuesday morning (Nov. 4). Wind Signal No. 1 is now raised over Dinagat Islands, with more signals expected across the region. ⚠️ Possible hazards include: -Flooding -Landslides -Storm surge -Strong winds ✅ The public is strongly advised to: -Take precautionary measures and follow pre-emptive evacuation, if needed; -Prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans; -Stay informed via official sources: DOST-PAGASA, RDRRMC, LDRRMOs, PIA, and other government channels. Let’s stay safe and resilient, Caraga! In view of Tropical Storm Tino, which is currently inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and may affect the province of Agusan del Norte by tomorrow morning, the Agusan del Norte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC)has recommended the suspension of classes in all levels across the entire province, effective tomorrow, November 3, 2025.


TOP STORIES - Saturday, 11 May 2024

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

As of 4:00 p.m., Saturday, 11 May 2024

1. Ex-PDEA agent a ‘professional liar, like a jukebox,’—Marcos

[Manila Standard, Manila Bulletin, Daily Tribune, The Philippine Star, The Manila Times, People’s Journal, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Abante]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/11/2354203/president-marcos-ex-pdea-agent-professional-liar-jukebox

2. DESTABILIZATION AGAINST PBBM

-No need for loyalty checks among police, military – President Marcos

-No destab in the offing, ex-cops could be plotting

-Senators calls on Filipinos to rally behind Marcos

[Rappler, The Philippine Star, Manila Standard, The Manila Times, People’s Journal, People’s Tonight, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Bulgar]

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-sees-no-need-loyalty-check-police-officers-despite-ouster-rumors/

3. BALIKATAN

-Gibo says Balikatan 2025 war games will get real

-PBBM looks forward to more war games

-France's plan to join WPS drills welcomed

[Manila Standard, Manila Bulletin, Daily Tribune, The Manila Times, People’s Journal, People’s Tonight, Abante Tonite, Pilipino Star Ngayon]

https://www.manilastandard.net/news/314445703/gibo-says-balikatan-2025-war-games-will-get-real.html

4. CHINA-PHL DIPLOMATIC ROW

-China on call to expel its diplomats in PH: They should be allowed to do their job

-China on calls to expel diplomats in PH: Stop provocations and infringements

[GMA News, Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/906430/china-on-call-to-expel-its-diplomats-in-ph-they-should-be-allowed-to-do-their-job/story/

5. Ombudsman orders graft raps vs. Duque, Lao over P41-B fund transfer

[Rappler, GMA News, ABS-CBN News, PhilStar]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/906391/ombudsman-orders-graft-raps-vs-duque-lao-over-p41-billion-covid-19-supplies/story/

6. AGRICULTURE

-DA prepares for more destructive La Niña

-DA: Agriculture damage due to El Niño hits P6.3 billion

-PBBM gives P60-M aid to El Niño-hit farmers, fishers

[The Philippine Star, InquirerManila Standard, Manila Bulletin, People’s Journal, Remate]

, https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/05/11/2354213/da-prepares-more-destructive-la-nia

7. PBBM’s POLITICAL PARTY

-Lakas, Partido Federal roll out‘Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas’

-Solon sees members of FPRRD, VP Sara parties jumping ship

-100 PDP members from Negros resign

[Manila Standard, Manila Bulletin, The Manila Times]

https://manilastandard.net/news/national/314445429/bagong-pilipinas-alliance-expects-more-political-groups-to-join-coalition.html

8. QCPD files criminal charges vs Manibela chair due to violations during protest

[ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, GMA News]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/5/11/qcpd-files-raps-vs-manibela-chair-2-others-over-protest-outside-house-1341

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