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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Sunday, 13 September 2026) "Southwest Monsoon affecting Luzon and Visayas. Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from Northeast to Northwest with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 1.5 meters).


Wednesday, 7 January 2026

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online monitoring)

As of 07 January 2026, Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.

1. Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental; No tsunami threat

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

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/earthquake-davao-oriental-january-7-2026/

2. Unemployment, underemployment rates ease in November 2025

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Times, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/1/7/unemployment-underemployment-rates-ease-in-november-2025-0915

3. Devotees queue overnight at Quirino Grandstand ahead of pahalik

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/971942/devotees-queue-overnight-at-quirino-grandstand-ahead-of-pahalik/story/

4. 5,594 out of 11,424 pass 2025 bar exams

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, DZRH, GMA News, Inquirer, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar, Rappler]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2163982/5594-out-of-11424-passed-2025-bar-exams

5. Herbosa denies reports of looming exit as DOH Secretary

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, News5PH]

https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/7/herbosa-denies-reports-of-looming-exit-as-doh-secretary-1419

6.  Kanlaon Volcano emits ash anew Wednesday afternoon

[ABS-CBN News, Inquirer, News5PH, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2164156/kanlaon-volcano-emits-ash-again-on-jan-7-afternoon-says-phivolcs

7. Marcos to newly-promoted AFP generals, officers: 'Guard our public resources'

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

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2163933/marcos-on-newly-promoted-afp-officials-generals

8.No info yet on ICI's dissolution — Hosaka

[ABS-CBN News, DZRH, Manila Bulletin, News5PH, Philstar, RMN News]

https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/07/no-info-yet-on-icis-dissolution-hosaka

9. DILG orders Albay LGUs to evacuate residents amid Mayon unrest; PNP tasks Bicol cops to assist in evacuation

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

https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/07/dilg-orders-albay-lgus-to-evacuate-residents-impose-no-entry-policy-in-high-risk-areas-amid-mayon-unrest

10. DOH says 'superflu' situation not alarming despite detected cases in PH

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

https://mb.com.ph/2026/01/07/doh-says-superflu-situation-not-alarming-despite-detected-cases-in-ph

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