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(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Monday, 24 August 2026) Typhoon Saudel (2618) Location: 1,660 KM East Northeast of extreme Northern Luzon (23.3°N, 137.7°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 175 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 215 KM/H Movement: West Northwestward at 30 KM/H Tropical Depression Location: 1,330 KM East of Southeastern Luzon (14.1°N, 136.6°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: up to 70 KM/H Movement: North Northeastward at 10 KM/H Tropical Depression Gaenari (2620) (formerly "Neneng") Location: 520 KM North of Itbayat, Batanes (24.9°N, 119.4°E) Maximum Sustained Winds: 55 KM/H near the center Gustiness: Up to 70 KM/H Movement: West Southwestward at 15 KM/H Localized Thunderstorms affecting Mindanao.


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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