(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 08 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 - Tuesday, 13 August 2024

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

As of 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 13 August 2024

1. PH files diplomatic protest vs China over Scarborough incident

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessWorld, DZBB, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Rappler, The Manila Times, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/916881/ph-files-diplomatic-protest-vs-china-over-scarborough-incident/story/

2. Impeach VP Sara move possible — House leaders

[BusinessMirror, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philstar, Daily Tribune]

https://tribune.net.ph/2024/08/12/impeach-vp-sara-move-possible-house-leaders

3. Marcos OKs creation of Cabinet Cluster for Education

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, The Manila Times]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/8/12/marcos-o-ks-creation-of-cabinet-cluster-for-education

4. CA dismisses writs of amparo, habeas data filed by activists Tamano, Castro

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessMirror, Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philstar, The Manila Times, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/916797/ca-dismisses-writs-of-amparo-habeas-data-filed-by-activists-tamano-castro/story/

5. Ombudsman orders dismissal of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, News5, Philstar, Rappler]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/13/ombudsman-orders-dismissal-of-bamban-mayor-alice-guo-1535

6. Marcos hopeful on partnership with UAE nuclear energy firm

[BusinessMirror, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Malaya, Manila Bulletin, News5, Inquirer]

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/245129/marcos-hopeful-on-partnership-with-uae-nuclear-energy-firm

7. Piston to hold nationwide transport strike on August 14

[Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Pilipino Star NGAYON, The Manila Times, The Philippine STAR]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/08/12/2377357/piston-join-three-day-transport-strike

8. LEGISLATURE:

- Self-reliant defense posture bill now only needs Marcos’ signature

- Paolo Duterte wants routine drug tests from president, elected officials

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessWorld, Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5, Philstar, The Manila Times, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/916863/paolo-duterte-files-bill-requiring-random-drug-tests-for-gov-t-officials/story/

9. LEPTOSPIROSIS, DENGUE CASES:

- Leptospirosis cases surged by 17% after Carina, Habagat —DOH

- DOH wants ban on swimming in floods

- Dengue cases in Western Visayas up 114%

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Standard, One News, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/8/13/leptospirosis-cases-up-17-doh-appeals-for-immediate-behavioral-changes

10. Grand homecoming set for Yulo, other Paris bets

[BusinessMirror, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Bulletin, News5, Pilipino Star NGAYON, The Manila Times, The Philippine STAR]

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/08/12/2377361/grand-homecoming-set-yulo-other-paris-bets

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