(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 07 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, 1 July 2025

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online monitoring)

As of 01 July 2025, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.

1. Lazaro takes oath as DFA chief, receives Order of Sikatuna award; Gregorio named as new PSC chief

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler]

https://tribune.net.ph/2025/07/01/lazaro-takes-dfa-helm-receives-order-of-sikatuna

2. Marcos rings PSE bell, signals implementation of new law easing investments in PH stock market

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, Philstar]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/7/1/marcos-jr-rings-pse-bell-signals-implementation-of-new-law-easing-investments-in-ph-stock-market-1221

3. Marcos lauds PAF on 78th anniversary, vows steadfast backing

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, Philstar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2077044/marcos-lauds-paf-on-78th-anniversary-vows-steadfast-backing

4. DFA lowers alert level for Filipinos in Israel

[ABS-CBN News, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://dzrh.com.ph/post/dfa-lowers-alert-level-in-israel

5. Insult to workers: Labor groups say P50 hike in NCR minimum wage not enough

[GMA News, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Standard, News5PH, Philstar, Rappler, RMN News]

https://malaya.com.ph/news/national-news/singkwenta-walang-kwentasays-lawmaker/

6. China imposes sanction vs Tolentino; ex-senator calls it 'badge of honor'

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/1/china-imposes-sanction-vs-tolentino-ex-senator-calls-it-badge-of-honor-1330

7. BSP sees June inflation settling at 1.1-1.9%

[BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus, Panay News, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/business/2025/07/01/2454508/bsp-sees-june-inflation-settling-11-19

8. Majority of Pinoys back PH rejoining ICC—OCTA survey

[BusinessMirror, Inquirer, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, Philstar, Watchmen Daily Journal]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/01/news/most-filipinos-back-return-to-icc-poll/2141029

9. DILG: Baste Duterte is acting Davao City mayor

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, MindaNews, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://www.inquirer.net/448243/baste-duterte-to-serve-as-davao-acting-mayor-dilg-affirms/

10. Furor erupts as Marikina canvassers yet to proclaim Teodoro as city lawmaker

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/1/furor-erupts-as-marikina-canvassers-yet-to-proclaim-teodoro-as-city-lawmaker-1440

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