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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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