(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 - Tuesday, 15 October 2024

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

As of 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 15 October 2024

1. Palace: No return to ICC despite findings by quad comm

[ABS-CBN News, News5, Philstar, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Manila Times, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, BusinessMirror]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/15/2392569/no-return-icc-despite-findings-quad-comm

2. 143 Filipinos pardoned in UAE—Marcos

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

https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/15/143-filipinos-pardoned-in-uae-marcos

3. Marcos calls for stronger int’l legal frameworks on disaster prevention, response

[ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, Manila Standard, Rappler, GMA News] 

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/10/15/marcos-calls-for-stronger-int-l-legal-frameworks-on-disaster-prevention-response-1247

4. Pro-Duterte Pinoys down, pro-Marcos slightly up – OCTA

[Malaya, The Philippine STAR, Pilipino Star Ngayon, The Manila Times]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/15/2392575/pro-duterte-pinoys-down-pro-marcos-slightly-octa

5. 73% of Pinoys won't support pro-China candidates

[BusinessWorld, GMA News,  Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Standard, Philstar, The Manila Times]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/923735/73-of-pinoys-won-t-support-pro-china-bets-in-2025-elections-pulse-asia-commissioned-survey/story/

6. Chinese militia vessel sideswipes BFAR ship near Pag-asa Island

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

https://www.inquirer.net/417592/chinese-maritime-militia-vessel-sideswipes-bfar-ship-near-pagasa/

7. Teodoro says PH committed to talks for SCS Code of Conduct

[News5, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Standard, The Philippine STAR]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/14/teodoro-ph-scs-code-china

8. Harry Roque’s wife now out of Philippines, says BI

[GMA News, Inquirer, News5, NewsWatchPlus, Manila Bulletin, Philstar]

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/252518/mylah-roque-now-out-of-the-country-says-bi

9. AI: Philippines government using digital tools to stifle dissent

[News5, Philippine Daily Inquirer, News5, The Philippine STAR, Rappler]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/10/15/2392540/ai-philippines-government-using-digital-tools-stifle-dissent

10. POGOs being monitored down to 100 – PAOCC

[News5, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin, The Philippine STAR]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/10/15/news/national/pogos-being-monitored-down-to-100-paocc/1984174

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