The Manila Times | News | Opinion | Philippines | Asia | World

Monday, May 11, 2026
Today's Paper

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa. AFP PHOTO

Dela Rosa asks court to block ICC arrest, transfer to The Hague

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo (right) signed a grant contract with Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International to improve livelihood opportunities for communities in Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya and Misamis Oriental. PHOTO FROM EMBASSY OF JAPAN

Expats & Diplomats

Japan backs P11.9-M silk farming project in Northern Luzon, Mindanao

Members of the House of Representatives vote on the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte following a series of interpellations. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

House okays motion to endorse articles of impeachment to Senate

By Reina C. Tolentino

Vice President Sara Duterte. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

House impeaches VP Duterte

By Reina C. Tolentino

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano

Cayetano is new Senate president

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

House okays motion to endorse articles of impeachment to Senate

House impeaches VP Duterte

Cayetano is new Senate president

PCSO Lotto Results | May 11, 2026

Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in operation versus banned online gambling

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Can Senate refuse to convene as a court of impeachment?

Alexandra Eala of the Philippines serves to Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic during their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on July 1, 2025. AP FILE PHOTO

Wimbledon remains Eala’s favorite Grand Slam

INTEGRATION Employees walk past Alibaba's office in Beijing on April 1, 2026. Alibaba announced it is set to integrate its AI platform Qwen with online shopping platform Taobao that will pave the way for agentic shopping. AFP PHOTO

Alibaba to integrate Qwen AI with Taobao, launch agentic shopping

SUBPOENA FOR BATO interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announces the issuance of a subpoena for Sen. Ronald de la Rosa, requiring him to personally appear before investigators looking into alleged extrajudicial killings during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte. With him is Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.

PNP to subpoena Bato over alleged EJK cases

Seven other countries support Luzon Economic Corridor partnership

RAGE Coalition calls for peaceful senate gathering

No winners in Grand Lotto, Mega Lotto 6/45 draws for May 11

New UK sanctions against Russian 'information warfare'

PCSO Lotto Results | May 11, 2026

Thai police arrest 9 in largest ivory seizure in decade

Diokno: Public to closely watch impeach process no matter who leads Senate

DA reactivates El Niño task force

VP Duterte's defense team fully prepared for impeach trial

ICC grants Kaufman withdrawal as Duterte counsel

Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Six AI platforms: Sara will be acquitted by Senate

By Rigoberto D. Tiglao

Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

Can Senate refuse to convene as a court of impeachment?

By Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino

An international outlook: PH economy eroding – fast

By Dan Steinbock

Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

DEAR PAO

Non-payment of contributions does not bar access to PhilHealth benefits

By Persida V. Rueda-Acosta

HEADLINES: House votes on VP impeach complaint | May 11, 2026

HEADLINES: House votes on VP impeach complaint | May 11, 2026

Today's Front Page

Digital Edition

Misinformation fueling hantavirus fears

Tita C. Valderama

Tea Time

The Duterte dynasty’s hardest battle

By Tita C. Valderama

Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Resurgence

Toboso, the narrative and the NPA in Negros

By Marit Stinus-Cabugon

Migrant Matters

Opportunities have expiration dates

By Crispin Aranda

Salvador S. Panelo

Counterpoint

Raison d’être of House impeachment vote

By Salvador S. Panelo

Joseph Noel M. Estrada

THE LEGAL MIND

CHED’s blanket ban on tuition hikes raises legal and policy concerns

By Joseph Noel M. Estrada

FACEBOOK/HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Diokno: Public to closely watch impeach process no matter who leads Senate

VP Duterte's defense team fully prepared for impeach trial

House votes on VP impeach complaint

PNP to subpoena Bato over alleged EJK cases

Erwin Tulfo warns vs Senate coup to stop Sara trial

Zambales Gov. Jun Ebdane inspects the ongoing construction of the provincial capitol building in Iba. Zambales. PHOTO BY MAHATMA RANDY DATU

Ebdane inspects ongoing construction of capitol building

Duterte supporters rally in Cebu ahead of impeachment vote

Benitez drops Toboso probe resolution

Labor group criticizes DOLE reversal on Palawan workers regularization

3 arrests in Batangas for illegal P5.5M fuel operation

(from left) Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs U Hau Khan Sum, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife Thananon Niramit, East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, Vietnam's Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his wife Loo Tze Lui, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his son Prince Abdul Mateen, Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet and his wife Pich Chanmony and Laos’ Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone pose for a group photo during a welcome ceremony for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cebu, central Philippines on May 8, 2026. PHOTO BY ARON FAVILA/POOL/AFP

Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in Asean bloc

Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war

One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home

Argentine plazas buzz with World Cup sticker trading fever

Nintendo shares plunge after profit warning

No Image

Stock indices as of May 11, 2026

Pryce Corp. calls for annual stockholder meeting

Filipino Crew on MV Hondius to undergo 40-day quarantine in Netherlands following negative virus tests

PH facing recession risk

One billion barrels of oil lost since Iran war started

Sean Granada PGT PHOTO

Granada, Bucay conquer Midlands, Lucky 9 test to seize IIT leads

Ateneo, La Salle pull ahead in historic UAAP golf debut

3 PH bets top medal hopes in Karate One Youth League

Antoine Huby posts solo finish anew at Tour of Luzon Stage 12

Spurs star Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Reid

Members of the House of Representatives vote on the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte following a series of interpellations. PHOTOS BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE

VP SARA IMPEACHED

May 11, 2026

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano takes his oath as the 33rd Senate President of the Philippines during the chamber’s plenary session on Monday, May 11, 2026. Standing beside him in the photo are his sister, Sen. Pia Cayetano, and his wife, Lani Cayetano, Mayor of Taguig City. SENATE PUBLIC RELATIONS AND INFORMATION BUREAU PHOTOS

NEW SENATE CHIEF

May 11, 2026

NBI Director Melvin Matibag arrives at the Senate gate in Pasay City on May 11, 2026 but he was refused entry by the security. The Senate was locked down to stop the entry of reporters and agents of the National Bureau of Investigation following the appearance of Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa after being absent for more than five months. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

SENATE LOCKDOWN

May 11, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes President Santiago Peña Palacios of Paraguay in Malacañang on May 11, 2026. His visit aims to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation between the Philippines and Paraguay. PPA POOL / MARIANNE BERMUDEZ

PH-PARAGUAY TIES

May 11, 2026

Members of Akbayan Party-list stage a protest rally outside the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Quezon City on Monday, May 11, 2026, calling for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. PHOTOS BY ISMAEL DE JUAN

IMPEACHMENT CALL

May 11, 2026

No Image

Special Features

Heydar Aliyev: Architect of Modern Azerbaijani Statehood

SM City Davao Labor Day job fair draws strong turnout with several jobseekers getting hired on the spot

Modernizing PH agribusiness with financing, tech and logistics

Feeding the nation means fast and fresh logistics

FAST Logistics Group: Leading the Shift to Smarter FMCG Logistics Amidst Disruption

JUSTICE TO CHILDREN Judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers gathered for the five-day training at the Ascott Hotel in Makati for an integrated learning experience to strengthen coordination among the agencies from investigation through prosecution. PHOTO FROM IJM

Wipe Out Osaec, Pose Advanced Unite to strengthen PH justice response against online child sexual exploitation

Sustainable steals at Watsons Earth Week Sale from April 18-22

We Hope Medical Group champions the treatment journey for cancer patients in Laguna

ECCP’s 9th Sustainable Agriculture Forum pushes collaborative action for resilient growth

BASC triumphs at PES case competition

No Image

Dingdong Dantes returns to action in ‘The Master Cutter’

TV5 launches Star Worx, taps Johnny Manahan to build new generation of stars

Aljon Mendoza exits Star Magic, charts path with eyes on documentaries

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ — bigger devils buy the gala

Run with Kapuso stars at Sparkle Run

Indri Akyol

Indri Akyol, Beautiful Soul Sisters group celebrate friendship and birthdays

Valentina and Col. Ben Anstey host memorable Luau-themed farewell

P-pop group oona. debuts with self-written single ‘Darama’

Beauty and fashion splurge for mom

Indulgent stays, memorable feasts for mom

The Sunday Times

San Marino named top canned tuna brand in the Philippines

Pitik Queen joins Good Zone feeding drive for malnourished children in Tondo

Dina Bonnevie on motherhood, loss and the family that helped her heal

Filipina-led initiative launches new platform to help more women lead in Southeast Asia

Ways to celebrate mom beyond this Sunday

Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo (right) signed a grant contract with Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International to improve livelihood opportunities for communities in Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya and Misamis Oriental. PHOTO FROM EMBASSY OF JAPAN

Expats & Diplomats

Japan backs P11.9-M silk farming project in Northern Luzon, Mindanao

Stock Watch

Stock indices as of May 11, 2026

n Interior remains familiar with red accents and a clean digital layout. n MG5 continues to drive volume in the subcompact sedan segment. n Positioned as a larger, more premium SUV, the Jaecoo J8 PHEV combines plug-in hybrid power with refinement, space, and long-range capability. n The Jaecoo J5 EV brings electrified versatility into a compact SUV package.

Fast Times

Omoda & Jaecoo show new EV and hybrid models in Beijing; To expand Philippine network to 39 by end of 2026

By Anjo Perez - May 5, 2026

DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac made the announcement on Sunday May 10 via a virtual press conference.

Maritime

Filipino Crew on MV Hondius to undergo 40-day quarantine in Netherlands following negative virus tests

By Carmela I. Huelar - May 11, 2026

Overview of the Maple Grove clubhouse. IMAGES FROM MEGAWORLD

Build & Design

Megaworld drives Cavite growth with luxury townships on western coast

By Michele T. Logarta - May 5, 2026

Asean policymakers attend the training. PHOTO FROM DENR

Green Industries

Southeast Asia urged to boost climate response through regional cooperation (89)

By The Manila Times - May 9, 2026

DAA at 7 years old during his first communion in 1949. He is the 4th boy from the left in first row. (Photo from the Ang Family’s private collection)

Campus Press

From Holes in the Roof to Homes for His Family: Lessons From Our Father, Dante

By Monica V. Ang - May 10, 2026

Boardroom Watch

Grabbing an opportunity

By Leah Salterio - May 8, 2026

The Chinese Consulate delegation from Laoag, led by Li Xiaoyan (front, second from left), consul and head of the Chinese Consulate in Laoag, meets with Nueva Vizcaya officials led by Gov. Jose Gambito (front, second from right) on April 27, 2026, to explore a sisterhood agreement for agriculture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Agribusiness

Nueva Vizcaya explores China sisterhood pact to boost agriculture, trade

By Leander C. Domingo - May 7, 2026

Keep in View

Transforming lives

By Pia Lorraine Francisco - May 10, 2026

Science & Technology

Synology advocates for infrastructure resilience amid PH e-Gov expansion

By Raymond Gregory Tribdino - May 11, 2026

Claire Huang, Synology Philippines country manager, speaks at the GOVX.0 Conference 2026, where Synology highlighted data resilience, backup and recovery strategies for digital government systems. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Sunday Business & IT

Synology pushes resilient backup systems as cyber threats grow

By Jing Garcia - May 11, 2026