(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Tuesday, 09 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).


TODAY’S TOP STORIES - Tuesday, 18 November 2025

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online monitoring)

As of 18 November 2025, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.


1. PBBM’S ALLEGED DRUG USE:

-Imee Marcos accuses PBBM of drug use, dares First Family to take hair follicle drug test

-Palace: Imee wants Bongbong Marcos out for 'Team Itim'; Bongbong Marcos will not resign

-Sandro Marcos denies drug use, says Imee’s remarks ‘irresponsible’

-Lacson: Imee Marcos' claims at religious gathering 'un-Filipino'

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Guardian, Daily Tribune, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, Mindanao Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Panay News, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2141888/imee-marcos-accuses-president-of-drug-use-a-desperate-move-says-castro

2. Bersamin, Pangandaman out in Cabinet; Recto moves up to Executive Secretary, Go takes over DOF

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Daily Guardian, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Panay News, Philstar, Rappler, Sunstar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2142024/bersamin-budget-chief-out-in-cabinet-shake-up

3. Lakas-CMD backs PBBM amid ‘scripted’ accusations

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

https://manilastandard.net/news/314669820/lakas-cmd-backs-pbbm-amid-scripted-accusations.htm

4. FLOOD CONTROL SCANDAL:

-Castro: PBBM open to ICI investigation if evidence exists

-Lacson: Marcos was misrepresented, kickbacks went to Bersamin, Olaivar

-Ombudsman files cases before Sandiganbayan

-Dy to Co: Video not enough, go home and face flood control probe

-DepEd Usec. Trygve Olaivar resigns from post

-PH Navy: 'Whistleblower' Orly Guteza not under Marine custody

-Ex-DPWH Usec. Bernardo has applied to be state witness, ICI confirms

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

https://dzrh.com.ph/post/pbbm-open-to-ici-investigation-if-evidence-exists-usec-castro

5. Philippines eyes completion of sea code as ASEAN chairman next year

[BusinessWorld, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Manila Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, One News, Philstar]

https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2025/11/17/712804/philippines-eyes-completion-of-sea-code-as-asean-chairman-next-year/

6. Marcos visits typhoon-hit Albay

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5PH]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/966528/marcos-visits-typhoon-hit-albay/story/

7. INC ends ‘three-day’ anti-corruption rally after two days

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Guardian, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5PH, Panay News, Philstar, Sunstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/11/18/2488020/inc-ends-three-day-anti-corruption-rally-after-two-days

8. UPI says QC LGU did not give permit for Day 3 of rally at People Power Monument

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, News5PH]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/966539/upi-says-qc-lgu-did-not-give-permit-for-day-3-of-rally-at-people-power-monument/story/

9. Bomb threats continue to haunt Iloilo schools

[Daily Guardian, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Panay News, SunStar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2142173/bomb-threats-continue-to-haunt-iloilo-schools

10. PNP rolls out holiday cyber patrols as Christmas scams spike

[ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5PH]

https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/pnp-rolls-out-holiday-cyber-patrols-as-christmas-scams-spike

 

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