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PAGASA NCR forecast for Wed, May 13, 2026: Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Temp 25-27°C / 33-35°C. Light to moderate SW winds. Low rain chance. No heavy rain warning for Metro Manila. Caloy weakens into LPA (mainly eastern PH affected).

House impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte for second time (257-25-9 vote)

🟡 Hantavirus border screening active — DOH/Bureau of Quarantine implementing screening at airports/ports following outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius (38 Filipino crew/seafarers linked to quarantine). Not yet community spread in Metro Manila; WHO consultation ongoing.

🔴 Angat Dam water level critically low — 178.5 meters as of May 12 (or 179.78 m below 180 m minimum operating level as of May 11 8 AM per ABS-CBN). Affects water supply for ~15 million Greater Manila Area residents. No immediate rationing announced, but monitoring implied amid record heat.

Petron Xtra gasoline (Xtra Advance and similar gasoline grades) in Metro Manila will increase by ₱0.47 per liter tomorrow, May 12, 2026.

Inflation rose sharply (oil/Middle East crisis cited). Q1 GDP at 2.8% (slowdown). Price freeze on essentials ends May 10.

Market data (Brent/WTI volatility with net weekly decline but late rebound, early +₱2/L gasoline component pressure, and mildly stronger peso) points to a moderate increase of roughly ₱1.00–₱2.00 per litre for gasoline in Metro Manila effective Tuesday, May 12. Exact figure hinges on unpublished daily MOPS averages; the range reflects the balance of upward refined-product momentum versus offsetting crude/forex factors.

Outright refusal to convene as an impeachment court would likely constitute grave abuse and violate the constitutional mandate.

Peso strengthens back toward P60:$1 amid external optimism.

Philippine authorities arrested six Chinese citizens in Pasay City over online scam operations.

QC court junks petition to halt House impeachment proceedings vs VP Sara Duterte

Limit outdoor activity 10 AM–4 PM, stay hydrated, wear light clothing, check on vulnerable persons/elderly.

Philippine economy slows to 2.8% GDP growth in Q1 2026 (weakest in 5 years); April inflation hits 7.2% (highest since March 2023)

A QC court junked a petition by the VP’s lawyer-husband to stop disclosure of tax records or halt proceedings.

Fair to partly cloudy skies with isolated afternoon/evening thunderstorms possible. Temperature range approximately 26–32°C. Chance of rain ~20%. Light to moderate winds.

Trash is befouling parts of Bali, the Indonesian resort island famed for its natural beauty, after its largest landfill was declared off-limits for organic waste from the beginning of April.

There is no single "overall mastermind” in the flood control scam based on the evidence gathered by the blue ribbon committee, according to Sen. Panfilo Lacson.

Self-styled political strategist Franco Mabanta was arrested Tuesday night, along with four other associates, over an alleged attempt to extort P350 million from ex-Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Four Highway Patrol Group (HPG) personnel charged with extortion by a TNVS driver.