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🇵🇭 Top 5 Major News in the Philippines Today (May 15, 2026)
1. Standoff Ends: Bato dela Rosa Leaves Senate Building Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa has officially left the Senate premises in the company of Senator Robinhood Padilla, ending a high-stakes standoff with the NBI. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano confirmed that the chamber's protective custody of the senator has ended after days of lockdown and reported gunfire involving security forces. philstar.com
2. Senate to Convene as Court for VP Sara Impeachment Trial The Philippine Senate is scheduled to formally convene as an impeachment court on Monday, May 18, to establish the rules and procedures for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The Vice President faces charges including the alleged misuse of public funds and betrayal of public trust, which she continues to deny. politiko.com.ph
3. Rice Price Cap Enforcement Begins Nationwide The Department of Agriculture has begun enforcing Executive Order No. 118, which imposes a ₱50-per-kilogram price ceiling on imported rice for the next 30 days. The directive aims to curb market abuse and protect consumers from soaring food inflation, which recently hit 6.1%. manilatimes.net
4. Extreme Heat: 46 Areas Under 'Danger' Level Index PAGASA has issued an urgent warning as 46 areas across the country are expected to experience a "danger level" heat index today, ranging from 42°C to 44°C. In some regions like Tarlac and Aurora, previous recordings have climbed as high as 46°C, prompting severe health warnings for heatstroke. gmanetwork.com
5. Energy Crisis: Luzon and Visayas Grids on Red Alert The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed the Luzon and Visayas power grids on red alert once more as supply levels fail to meet peak demand. Over 50 power plants are currently offline or operating at reduced capacity, triggering the risk of rotational blackouts across Metro Manila and several provinces. philstar.com

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🇵🇭 Top 5 Major News in the Philippines Today (May 14, 2026)
1. Senate Lockdown and Shooting Amid Dela Rosa ICC Standoff Multiple gunshots were heard at the Senate building on May 13 as authorities reportedly attempted to arrest "someone" during a total lockdown. Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa remains holed up in the complex, rejecting calls to surrender to an ICC arrest warrant and appealing to the military for protection. abs-cbn.com
2. President Marcos Imposes ₱50/kg Price Cap on Imported Rice President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order No. 118, establishing a nationwide ₱50-per-kilogram price ceiling on imported rice for 30 days. The measure aims to protect consumers from unjustified price increases and market abuse while ensuring supply remains affordable. pia.gov.ph
3. "Danger" Level Heat Indices Forecast for 49 Areas PAGASA has placed 49 areas across the country under a "danger" level heat index alert for today, with temperatures expected to feel like 42°C to 51°C. High humidity and air temperatures have prompted health warnings regarding heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. inquirer.net
4. Luzon and Visayas Power Grids Placed on Red Alert Both the Luzon and Visayas power grids have been placed on red alert as of early May 14 due to insufficient supply to meet consumer demand and necessary regulating reserves. The alert highlights ongoing energy security pressures exacerbated by the current climate conditions. bworldonline.com
5. Senate Trust Ratings Plummet Following Leadership Shift A new nationwide survey reveals that public satisfaction with the Senate has dropped to 29% from last year's 44% following the recent change in leadership. Meanwhile, trust in the House of Representatives has remained steady following the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. manilatimes.net

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