(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 - Thursday, 23 January 2025

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

As of Thursday, 5:00 p.m., 23 January 2025

1. Marcos: M/V Galaxy Leader Pinoy crew members released

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/933805/filipino-crew-galaxy-leader-released/story/

2. BASILAN CLASH:

-At least 4 dead, 12 hurt in Basilan ambush vs troops securing UN mission

-Galvez to MILF: Probe Basilan clash amid death of 2 soldiers

-Army condemns ambush of troops in Basilan

-Basilan clash due to ‘lack of coordination’ – MILF-AHJAG official

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

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/basilan-ambush-troops-securing-un-mission-january-22-2025

3. New Secretary of State Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to Philippines

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/22/new-secretary-of-state-rubio-affirms-ironclad-us-commitment-to-philippines-0752

4. China tells PH: Stop peddling ‘Chinese spy’ tag

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

https://mb.com.ph/2025/1/23/china-tells-ph-stop-peddling-chinese-spy

5. Video of underwater drone spotted off Bohol not new, authorities clarify; AFP probe underway

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Standard, Philstar, Sunstar]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/933818/video-of-underwater-drone-spotted-off-bohol-not-new-authorities-clarify/story/

6. Marcos thanks outgoing ADB president Asakawa for assisting PH

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune,  Inquirer, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, News5]

https://mb.com.ph/2025/1/23/marcos-thanks-outgoing-adb-asakawa

7. Marcos on substitute anti-adolescent pregnancy bill: I’ll read it first

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Times, News5, Philstar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2027483/marcos-on-substitute-anti-adolescent-pregnancy-bill-ill-read-it-first

8. Escudero: Bicam report on 2025 budget had no blank items

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/933767/escudero-bicam-report-on-2025-budget-had-no-blank-items/story/

9. DA to roll out Kadiwa rice in supermarkets, convenience stores nationwide

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

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/1/23/da-to-roll-out-kadiwa-rice-in-supermarkets-convenience-stores-nationwide-1133

10. PHIVOLCS detects magnitude 5.8 quake in Southern Leyte, magnitude 5.4 quake in Zamboanga del Norte; Aftershocks warned

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Guardian, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Interaksyon, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus, News5, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/933810/magnitude-5-9-quake-hits-southern-leyte/story/

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