TOP STORIES – Friday, 14 June, 2023

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

14 July 2023, Friday, as of 5:00 p.m.

1. Dodong update

-PAGASA: Dodong maintains strength; 8 Luzon areas under Signal No. 1 to leave PAR over the weekend

-PAGASA sees possible storm formation in next two weeks

- Airport authorities cancel some flights due to bad weather

- Some areas declare class suspensions today due to 'Dodong'

- Alert for floods, landslides up in Ilocos region due to Dodong 

[CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN News, Manila Times, Philstar, Rappler, Inquirer, Daily Tribune]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/weather/875829/pagasa-dodong-maintains-strength-8-luzon-areas-under-signal-1

2. DOT video mess

-COA to DOT: Refund P6.1-M 'irregular, unnecessary' spending

-‘Love the Philippines’ ad firm won at least P187-M worth of tourism promotion contracts

 [ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, Abante, Business Mirror, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, GMA News, Philstar, Rappler]

3. House probe sought on Pagcor's new logo; PAGCOR denies logo plagiarized

[ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Philstar, GMA News]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/14/2281028/house-panel-probe-possible-anomalies-behind-pagcors-p3m-logo-sought

4. West PHL Sea dispute

-PHL reiterates its rejection of China’s unilateral claim over the West PHL Sea

-China, Asean to finish sea code in 3 years

-PH must work hard to secure votes before bringing China's actions to UNGA – Carpio

-Bong Go calls for diplomatic solutions amid West Philippine Sea tension

-China's 'monster' ship joins 'swarm' in West PH Sea

[GMA News, Manila Standard, Daily Tribune, Manila Times, CNN PHL, Pilipino Mirror, Manila Bulletin]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/875739/dti-s-pascual-calls-for-stronger-philippines-china-economic-trade-relations

5. DA, DOJ ink pact on agricultural use of idle BuCor lands

[Inquirer, Rappler, CNN PHL, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Business Mirro, Philstar]

https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/13/marcos-urges-gov-t-agencies-to-pursue-projects-like-rise-to-address-various-problems-in-society

6. ICC drug war probe decision to be released will not affect PH –Remulla

[Philippines Daily Inquirer, Daily Tribune, Pilipino Star, ABS-CBN News, Manila Standard, Rappler]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875822/icc-drug-war-probe-decision-will-not-affect-ph-remulla/story/?just_in

7. Marcos inaugurates Samar Pacific Coastal Road; eager to see more development in the region

- Bongbong Marcos hopes new coastal road may help improve peace in Samar

-'Korea stayed': Marcos gives SoKor a shoutout for help in PH's projects

- 'They did not leave us': Marcos thanks Korea for recovery efforts, aid

[CNN PHL, ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer, Rappler]

https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/14/marcos-inaugurates-samar-pacific-coastal-road-eager-to-see-more-development-in-the-region

8. Transport Strike on SONA day

-At least 200,000 PUVs to join nationwide transport strike starting July 24

-DOTr slams transport strike set on SONA day; denies failure to address transport groups' concerns 

-LTFRB appeals to transport groups to halt strike, but stands ready to assist commuters

-PRO-4B stations full alert for SoNA

[The Philippine Star, One News, Inquirer, Manila Standard, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Manila Bulletin, CNN PHL, Daily Tribune]

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/14/23/at-least-200000-puvs-to-join-nationwide-transport-strike

9. Missing activists

-Court to AFP, PNP: Present 2 missing activists today

- AFP, PNP lawyers arrive at CA for a hearing petition for a writ of habeas corpus by families of missing activists

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875725/ca-orders-afp-pnp-to-produce-2-missing-up-alumni/story/

10. Pinoys in Sudan

-150 Pinoys still in Sudan; 30 Pinoys’ repatriation from war-torn Sudan delayed by Hajj

[CNN PHL, Inquirer, Malaya, Manila Standard, Daily Tribune]

https://tribune.net.ph/2023/07/14/150-pinoys-still-in-sudan

11. Sugar supply

-BOC intercepts more than P34-M worth of smuggled sugar from HK

-Refiners oppose higher sugar taxes

[Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Philstar, Business Mirror]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1801328/boc-intercepts-more-than-p34-million-worth-of-smuggled-sugar-from-hk

12. Decommissioned Navy ship runs aground near Bataan shore due to strong waves

[Inquirer, Daily Tribune, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/875828/ship-target-for-ph-us-military-exercises-ran-aground-in-bataan-pcg/story/?just_in

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