May, 2026

• 11 May

  Phl eyes Green Expo gains

  

  The Philippine government is looking to leverage its participation in Green Expo 2027 as a platform to strengthen agricultural innovation, sustainability and long-term economic security amid concerns over a possible global economic slowdown triggered by the ongoing energy crisis. Manila has reaffirmed its commitment to join the international gathering, which will run from March 19 to September 26, 2027 at …

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• 11 May

  DOE supports VAT cut on electricity

  

  The Department of Energy has expressed support for proposals seeking the removal of the value-added tax (VAT) on electricity as part of efforts to cushion the impact of the ongoing energy crisis on consumers. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the agency remains consistent in supporting measures that could help reduce electricity costs, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand …

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• 11 May

  Maritime sector to launch drive against child sexual abuse

  

  The Philippine manning and crewing industry is set to launch a nationwide campaign against child sexual abuse material (CSAM) as part of efforts to curb online exploitation and pornography involving women and children within the maritime sector. The initiative will formally begin during a CSAM awareness forum on May 12 at the Okada Manila, where seafarers, shipowners, manning agencies, labor …

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• 11 May

  BBM, Vietnam PM strike rice supply deal

  

  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng on Thursday agreed to pursue a long-term rice trade mechanism aimed at ensuring stable supply and reinforcing food security cooperation between the Philippines and Vietnam. The agreement was reached during their bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu. Both leaders underscored the importance …

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• 11 May

  QC court junks plea to halt Sara impeachment

  

  A Quezon City Regional Trial Court has dismissed the petition filed by lawyer Manases Carpio seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings against his wife, Vice President Sara Duterte, ruling that the judiciary cannot interfere with the constitutional powers of the House of Representatives in impeachment cases. In a five-page order dated May 6, Quezon City RTC Branch 81 also denied …

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• 11 May

  No bidders for seized luxury cars

  

  The public auction of six luxury vehicles confiscated by the government failed on Thursday after no bidders registered to participate, according to the Bureau of Customs. In a social media advisory, the bureau announced that the auction was declared a failed bidding “due to the absence of registered bidders.” Among the luxury units placed under sealed bidding were a 2019 …

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• 11 May

  PTFoMS, NBI boost media protection pact

  

  The Presidential Task Force on Media Security and the National Bureau of Investigation have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in addressing attacks, threats, and killings involving members of the media. The memorandum of agreement was signed on Thursday by PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr. and NBI Director Melvin Matibag during a ceremony held at the NBI office …

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• 11 May

  Comelec: 2028 polls to proceed as scheduled

  

  The Commission on Elections has assured the public that the 2028 National and Local Elections (NLE) will proceed as mandated under the Constitution, even amid concerns raised about their possible postponement. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the poll body is already deep into preparations for the May 2028 elections, which are now about 50 to 60 percent underway. “On the …

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• 11 May

  SC disbars lawyer over fake MCLE record

  

  The Supreme Court of the Philippines has disbarred a lawyer for falsifying his Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) compliance number in court pleadings, ruling that the act constituted serious dishonesty and gross violation of professional ethics. In a per curiam decision released Thursday, the SC en banc ordered the disbarment of Jose R. Hidalgo for violating the Code of Professional …

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• 11 May

  Contract breach rap filed vs. Leviste, solar firm execs

  

  The Department of Justice said Thursday it is currently evaluating a complaint filed by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin against Batangas lawmaker Leandro Leviste and officials of a renewable energy firm over alleged failure to deliver on a government contract. According to the DOJ, the complaint—filed personally by Garin last Wednesday—has not yet been formally docketed and remains under initial assessment. …

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