May 11, 2026 - Negros Now Daily

Benitez drops bid for House inquiry into Toboso clash

May 11, 2026

Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez has withdrawn his earlier call for a congressional inquiry into the Toboso encounter, saying that ongoing investigations by government agencies should be allowed to proceed without political interference.

‘Visayan bloc expected to vote for VP Duterte’s impeachment’

May 11, 2026

Deputy Speaker Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said the majority of lawmakers belonging to the Visayan bloc are expected to vote in favor of the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Rollback in prices of diesel, kerosene by around P9/L

May 11, 2026

The pump prices of diesel and kerosene will decrease effective tomorrow, May 12, while gasoline will increase for the third straight week.

ERC halts GEA-All collection to help lower electricity cost

May 11, 2026

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it has directed the temporary suspension in the collection of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) for the May and June 2026 billing periods to help ease the financial burden on electricity consumers amid rising inflation and global economic pressures.

‘Food systems strengthened through ASEAN-BAC alliance’

May 11, 2026

Efforts to advance food security and inclusive agricultural growth in the region, through collaboration with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines (ASEAN-BAC Philippines) and other strategic partners have been ramped up, the Landbank said May 10.

PHINMA Properties breaks ground on Dahlia Tower

May 11, 2026

PHINMA Properties broke ground on Dahlia Tower, Maayo Terraces’ first tower in Saludad Township in Bacolod City May 8.

Benitez drops bid for House inquiry into Toboso clash

‘Visayan bloc expected to vote for VP Duterte’s impeachment’

Rollback in prices of diesel, kerosene by around P9/L

ERC halts GEA-All collection to help lower electricity cost

‘Food systems strengthened through ASEAN-BAC alliance’

PHINMA Properties breaks ground on Dahlia Tower

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