(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Thursday, 26 December 2024) π—¦π—¬π—‘π—’π—£π—¦π—œπ—¦: Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern Luzon. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to ITCZ. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Moderate to strong winds coming from Northeast will prevail with moderate to rough seas / (2.1 to 3.7 meters).


TOP STORIES - Wednesday, 13 November 2024

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

As of Wednesday 5:00 p.m., 13 November 2024

1. Duterte attends House quad comm hearing for first time, dares ICC to probe him immediately; Palace won't object Duterte's desire to be probed by ICC

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, BusinessWorld, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, Manila Standard, Inquirer, Rappler, Philstar, News5]

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/255350/duterte-dares-icc-to-begin-probe-immediately-baka-mamatay-na-ako

2. Correct ‘monumental mistake,’ rejoin ICC, Risa urges Marcos

[Malaya, ABS-CBN News,  News5, The Manila Times] 

https://malaya.com.ph/news/national-news/correct-monumental-mistake-rejoin-icc-risa-urges-marcos/

3. VICE PRESIDENCY

-Senate approves OVP budget for 2025 in less than 10 minute

-VP Duterte accuses FL, Romualdez behind 'politically-motivated' House probe

-VP Duterte claims she remains friends with Imee Marcos

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Rappler, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Times, NewsWatchPlus]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/926916/senate-approves-ovp-budget-for-2025-in-less-than-10-minutes/story/

4. Signal No. 2 up in parts of Cagayan, Isabela due to Typhoon Ofel; Tropical Storm Man-yi may enter PAR Thursday evening

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Rappler, The Manila Times]

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/typhoon-ofel-tropical-storm-man-yi-update-pagasa-forecast-november-13-2024-11am

5. Philippines files diplomatic protest vs China’s Panatag baseline declarations

[GMA News, The Manila Times, The Philippine STAR]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/926874/ph-diplomatic-protest-china-scarborough/story/

6. US defense chief Austin to visit the Philippines in November

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, NewsWatchPlus, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/13/2399819/us-defense-chief-austin-visit-philippines-november

7. PhilHealth chief grilled over P89.9B excess funds

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/926853/philhealth-chief-earns-ire-of-senators-for-disrespectful-replies-in-budget-debates/story/

8. DILG's Remulla: Main source of drug trade 'still inside' Bilibid

[BusinessMirror, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Philstar, Pilipino Mirror, The Manila Times]

https://tribune.net.ph/2024/11/12/nbp-remains-a-drug-trade-haven-jonvic

9. SC says BARMM polls can't be put off despite Sulu dilemma

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Manila Standard, Philstar, Rappler]

https://manilastandard.net/news/314522407/sc-says-barmm-polls-cant-be-put-off-despite-sulu-dilemma.html

10. Only PhilHealth board can revoke accreditation of medical professionals, SC clarifies

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

https://mb.com.ph/2024/11/13/only-phil-health-board-can-revoke-accreditation-of-health-care-professionals-sc

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