(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 9 November 2025) Yellow Warning: #DinagatIslands(Tubajon and Loreto) Associated Hazard: FLOODING is Possible in Low-Lying Areas and LANDSLIDE in mountainous areas Meanwhile, Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over #ZamboangaCity, #ZamboangaSibugay, #ZamboangaDelNorte, #ZamboangaDelSur, #MisamisOccidental, #LanaoDelNorte, #MisamisOriental(Lugait, Manticao, Naawan, Gitagum, Laguindingan, Balingasag, Lagonglong, GingoogCity, Salay, Binuangan, Medina, Sugbongcogon, Kinoguitan, Balingoan, Talisayan, Magsaysay, Initao, Libertad, Alubijid, CityOfElSalvador), #AgusanDelNorte(Nasipit, Buenavista, ButuanCity, Magallanes, RemediosT.Romualdez, Carmen, CityOfCabadbaran, Santiago, Tubay, Jabonga, Kitcharao), #SurigaoDelNorte, #AgusanDelSur(Loreto, LaPaz, SanFrancisco), #Bukidnon(CityOfMalaybalay, Lantapan, CityOfValencia, Kalilangan, Pangantucan, Cabanglasan), #LanaoDelSur(TagoloanII, Kapai, MarawiCity, DitsaanRamain, LumbaBayabao, Bumbaran, Saguiaran, Piagapo, Marantao, Madamba, Pualas, Picong, Madalum, BacolodKalawi, Tugaya, Balindong, Ganassi, Pagayawan, Calanogas, Malabang, Marogong, PoonaBayabao, Masiu, Butig, Lumbayanague, SultanDumalondong, Lumbatan, LumbacaUnayan, Bayang, Binidayan, Tubaran, Kapatagan, Balabagan, Wao), #Basilan, #Sulu, #SurigaoDelSur(Lianga, SanAgustin, Marihatag, Cagwait, Bayabas, SanMiguel, Tago, CityOfTandag, Carmen, Lanuza, Madrid, Cortes, Cantilan, Carrascal, Barobo), #MaguindanaoDelNorte(Buldon, SultanKudarat, DatuOdinSinsuat, SultanMastura, Parang, Barira, Matanog, Upi, DatuBlahT.Sinsuat, Kabuntalan), #CotabatoCity, #NorthCotabato(Alamada, Pigkawayan), #Camiguin, #DavaoDelNorte(CityOfTagum, Carmen, BraulioE.Dujali), #DavaoDeOro(Maco and Mawab) within the next 2-3 hours. The above conditions are being experienced in #MisamisOriental(Villanueva, Jasaan, Claveria, Opol, Tagoloan, CagayanDeOroCity), #AgusanDelNorte(LasNieves), #AgusanDelSur(CityOfBayugan, Sibagat, Esperanza, SanLuis, Talacogon, Prosperidad), #Bukidnon(Talakag, Baungon, Libona, ManoloFortich, Sumilao, Malitbog, ImpasugOng), #LanaoDelSur(Maguing, Bubong, BuadiposoBuntong, Mulondo, Taraka, Tamparan), #DinagatIslands(Dinagat, SanJose, Basilisa, Cagdianao and Libjo) which may persist within 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas. The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 02:00 PM Today.


TOP STORIES - Friday, 24 January 2025

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

As of Friday, 5:00 p.m., 24 January 2025

1. Marcos satisfied with PH's economic feats in 2024

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

https://mb.com.ph/2025/1/23/marcos-satisfied-with-ph-s-economic-feats-in-2024

2. “BLANK” ITEMS IN 2025 GAA

-Bersamin on supposed blank items in 2025 budget: 'Hindi kami ang mananagot diyan'

-House budget panel remains silent on alleged 'blank' entries in 2025 budget

-Lacson pushes anew for budget process reforms

-Vic Rodriguez says lawyers to challenge ‘blank items’ in 2025 budget before SC

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessWorld, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus, News5, Philstar]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/933946/bersamin-on-supposed-blank-items-in-2025-budget-hindi-kami-ang-mananagot-diyan/story/

3. Philippines to ‘respond favorably’ if ICC seeks Interpol arrest warrants over drugs crackdown

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Times, News5, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler]

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-government-response-icc-interpol-arrest-warrants-duterte-drug-war/

4. China tells US not to interfere in maritime issues with PH; AFP says no country can dictate on PH’ defense decisions

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

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/23/china-tells-us-not-to-interfere-in-maritime-issues-with-ph-2329

5. UN Philippines, local authorities condemn Basilan clash

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/933893/un-philippines-condemns-basilan-clash/story/

6. Printing of ballots to resume Monday – Comelec

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessWorld, GMA News, Malaya, Manila Standard, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/24/2416476/printing-ballots-resume-monday-comelec

7. 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage in Yemen back in PH

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

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/23/17-filipino-seafarers-held-hostage-in-yemen-back-in-ph-0031

8. DOTr plans to build subway in Cebu

[BusinessWorld, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Standard, Manila Times, The Freeman]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/01/24/regions/dotr-plans-to-build-subway-in-cebu/2043561

9. CHR rejects bill imposing death penalty on corrupt officials

[GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5, Philstar]

https://manilastandard.net/news/314550224/chr-rejects-bill-imposing-death-penalty-on-corrupt-officials.html

10. Slight oil price rollback expected next week

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://mb.com.ph/2025/1/24/slight-oil-price-rollback-expected-next-week

 

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