Fair Weather Expected Nationwide Despite Storm Alert
Fair weather is expected nationwide on Monday, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has indicated that the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 may be raised in some parts of extreme northern Luzon. This precaution is due to Severe Tropical Storm Gorio, internationally known as Podul.
According to the 4:00 a.m. update, the center of Gorio was located approximately 1,305 kilometers east of extreme northern Luzon. The storm is packing maximum sustained winds of 110 kilometers per hour near its center, with gusts reaching up to 135 kilometers per hour, officials reported.
PNP Regains Public Trust, President Marcos Says
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is making significant progress in restoring the trust of Filipinos, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remarked. However, the president emphasized that investigations into corrupt police officers will persist as his administration strengthens its campaign against government corruption.
Vice President Sara Duterte Anticipates Budget Cuts
On Monday, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her expectation that the House of Representatives will reduce her office’s proposed budget for 2026. She recalled a similar situation in 2025, when the House slashed the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed P2.037 billion budget to just P733.198 million, community members said.
Vice President Duterte Confirms Confidence in ICC Defense
Vice President Sara Duterte also affirmed her full trust in Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, who is handling the case of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, before the International Criminal Court (ICC). This statement comes as the hearing for the confirmation of charges against her father is scheduled for September 23, sources noted.
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