[2026-06-30 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

Snippet: People in the Philippines are increasingly installing rooftop solar panels to cut soaring electricity bills, making the country the world's biggest spender of solar panels since the conflict in Iran began. Power distributor Meralco has raised electricity rates by about 10% since the Middle East conflict started in late February.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/videos/watch-philippines-leads-the-world-in-rush-to-solar-as-power-prices-soar/2375137

[2026-06-30 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rizal and the Chinese: It’s complicated

Snippet: IN 2011, during the 150th birth anniversary of our national hero José Rizal, Tulay Foundation, a prominent Chinese-Filipino group, released an edition of the 1913 book of an American historian Austin Craig, "Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal: Philippine Patriot." But why? An inserted certification from the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China may give us the reason: “The birthplace of the great great grandfather of Dr.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/opinion/columns/rizal-and-the-chinese-its-complicated/2375015

[2026-06-30 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's Xi meets Belarus leader Lukashenko

Snippet: BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, in Beijing on Monday, state media said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/world/asia-oceania/chinas-xi-meets-belarus-leader-lukashenko/2375091

[2026-06-30 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magpantay captures Universal 9-Ball Open crown

Snippet: FILIPINO cue artist Jonas Magpantay dominated Taiwanese Chang Sheng Yi in the final, 13-5, to complete a sweep of the Universal Nine-Ball Open at the Pluit Village Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia Sunday night.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/sports/magpantay-captures-universal-9-ball-open-crown/2374690

[2026-06-30 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Vietnam enforcing laws to crush dissent - Rights group

Snippet: BANGKOK — Vietnam is increasingly using broadly written laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others that authorities consider a threat to the Communist party’s rule, according to a new analysis released Monday by a human rights group.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/world/asia-oceania/vietnam-enforcing-laws-to-crush-dissent-rights-group/2375090

[2026-06-30 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Batalla bags gold in Indonesia Open

Snippet: FILIPINO runner Loraine Audrey Batalla seized the girls 400m gold medal at the Indonesia U18 Open Championships 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/sports/batalla-bags-gold-in-indonesia-open/2374689

[2026-06-30 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: J&T Express Philippines champions quality education in kicking off nationwide 2026 Brigada Eskwela initiatives

Snippet: Philippines, June 2026—Advocating for accessible and sustainable quality education in the country, J&T Express Philippines participated in the annual Brigada Eskwela campaign of the Department of Education (DepEd) across multiple regions, namely Region IV-A (CALABARZON), Region V (Bicol), Region VII (Central Visayas), Region VIII (Eastern Visayas), and Region XI (Davao).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/supplements/jt-express-philippines-champions-quality-education-in-kicking-off-nationwide-2026-brigada-eskwela-initiatives/2375132

[2026-06-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Brother Philippines marks 13 years of support for Inigan Elementary School

Snippet: TO this day, many learners and teachers remain left behind, struggling to keep pace with academic progress. Across the Philippines, countless students study without electricity and cross rivers just to attend school.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/supplements/brother-philippines-marks-13-years-of-support-for-inigan-elementary-school/2375121

[2026-06-30 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iza Calzado unlocks the ultimate real-life security upgrade

Snippet: Yale Philippines brought the second leg of its Smart Yale Home Pop-up Booth to Wilcon Depot Balintawak, showcasing its latest smart home security innovations with actress and brand ambassador Iza Calzado.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/iza-calzado-unlocks-the-ultimate-real-life-security-upgrade/2374662

[2026-06-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Franck Muller, Fendi, Ferragamo join Japan's summer of big luxury price hikes

Snippet: Luxury watches on display at a Matsuzakaya department store in Tokyo. (Photo by Yukinori Okamura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/franck-muller-fendi-ferragamo-join-japan-s-summer-of-big-luxury-price-hikes

[2026-06-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Franck Muller, Ferragamo, Omega join Japan's summer of big luxury price hikes

Snippet: Luxury watches on display at a Matsuzakaya department store in Tokyo. (Photo by Yukinori Okamura)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/consumer/franck-muller-ferragamo-omega-join-japan-s-summer-of-big-luxury-price-hikes

[2026-06-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia, Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/world/asia-oceania/australia-vanuatu-sign-deal-barring-foreign-military-base-on-pacific-island/2375094

[2026-06-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH to still use diplomacy in dealing with China

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/news/national/ph-to-still-use-diplomacy-in-dealing-with-china/2375092

[2026-06-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Philippines leads world in rush to solar as power rates soar

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/30/news/national/philippines-leads-world-in-rush-to-solar-as-power-rates-soar/2375096

[2026-06-30 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wimbledon: China’s Wang Xinyu, Zhang Shuai progress; French Open finalist Chwalinska out

Snippet: Just weeks after fairy tale run at Roland Garros, the Pole sustains injury and comes down to earth on grass courts of All England Club

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3358801/wimbledon-chinas-wang-xinyu-zhang-shuai-progress-french-open-finalist-chwalinska-out?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 01:44 UTC+10:00] [Karolina Muchova] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wimbledon: China’s Wang Xinyu, Zhang Shuai progress; French Open finalist Chwalinska out

Snippet: Just weeks after fairy tale run at Roland Garros, the Pole sustains injury and comes down to earth on grass courts of All England Club

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3358801/wimbledon-chinas-wang-xinyu-zhang-shuai-progress-french-open-finalist-chwalinska-out

[2026-06-30 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Honda eyes $2.5bn in eurobonds to fund payments to parts makers

Snippet: Honda posted its first-ever net loss in the year ended March after abandoning an EV-heavy strategy. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/bonds/honda-eyes-2.5bn-in-eurobonds-to-fund-payments-to-parts-makers

[2026-06-30 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: 'C'mon queen!': Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with latest fashion creation

Snippet: Naomi Osaka of Japan walks into the court to play against Elsa Jacquemot of France in their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/naomi-osaka-outfit-wimbledon-daf02cfa72d9381a2a088b6ce5e98225

[2026-06-30 01:27 UTC+10:00] [World Cup 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Brazil v Japan: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live

Snippet: ⚽ Kick-off time: 12pm local/1pm EDT/6pm BST/3am AET ⚽ Bracketology | Player guide | Golden Boot | Email Tim

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/jun/29/brazil-v-japan-world-cup-2026-last-32-live

[2026-06-30 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tiny island town on Canada’s Pacific coast is drawing big spenders with luxe lodges and gourmet grub

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/lifestyle/exploring-tofino-vancouver-islands-most-idylic-little-town/

[2026-06-30 01:05 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: School counselor associates yet to be hired nearly 2 years after law signed

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-education-civil-service-commission-delay-hiring-school-counselor-associates-2026/

[2026-06-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What signal is China sending with first official footage of sixth-generation fighter?

Snippet: A fleeting clip of the new fighter – nicknamed ‘Little Six’ – featured in a video released by official military media over the weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3358782/what-signal-china-sending-first-official-footage-sixth-generation-fighter?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Master Six] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What signal is China sending with first official footage of sixth-generation fighter?

Snippet: A fleeting clip of the new fighter – nicknamed ‘Little Six’ – featured in a video released by official military media over the weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3358782/what-signal-china-sending-first-official-footage-sixth-generation-fighter

[2026-06-30 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 40, as heatwave attacks too

Snippet: Some of the fatalities occurred when a passenger minibus was hit by a drone in the city of Zaporizhzhia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3358798/russian-strikes-ukraine-kill-least-11-injure-40-heatwave-attacks-too?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 00:57 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11, injure 40, as heatwave attacks too

Snippet: Some of the fatalities occurred when a passenger minibus was hit by a drone in the city of Zaporizhzhia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3358798/russian-strikes-ukraine-kill-least-11-injure-40-heatwave-attacks-too

[2026-06-30 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan launches CFIUS-style foreign investment screening panel

Snippet: Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama holds up a new sign for the Japan Foreign Investment Committee. (Photo by Shunsuke Ushigome)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/japan-launches-cfius-style-foreign-investment-screening-panel

[2026-06-30 00:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Ousted PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite death sentence

Snippet: Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has vowed to return this year to her homeland from India, where she is in self-imposed exile, two years after her ouster in a popular uprising.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/india/642355-sheikh-hasina-exile-return/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-06-30 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: World Cup 2026 Round of 32: How to watch Brazil vs. Japan for free

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/sports/how-to-watch-brazil-vs-japan-in-world-cup-2026-round-of-32-for-free/

[2026-06-30 00:28 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Prosecution says impeachment court should not junk Sara Duterte case without trial | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/june-29-2026/

[2026-06-30 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Key Events This Holiday-Shortened Week: Jobs, Warsh In Sintra, ISM, ADP

Snippet: Global attention this holiday-shortened week,will center on the US labor market, with the June employment report due on Thursday ahead of the Independence Day holiday. A reminder that the US will be 250 years old this week. Alongside that, central bank communication will be in focus at the ECB’s Sintra forum (today through Wednesday), while inflation data across Europe and activity indicators in Asia—notably China’s PMIs and Japan’s monthly data—round out a busy global calendar.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/key-events-holiday-shortened-week-jobs-warsh-sintra-ism-adp

[2026-06-30 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers

Snippet: Yoane Wissa's goals helped DR Congo set up a last-32 date with England in Atlanta on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2ey1pwkz3wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-06-30 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?

Snippet: The opposition also wants to boost the island’s military drone sector, but through budgets that allow for greater scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3358788/why-taiwans-kmt-calling-government-spend-billions-more-drones?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-30 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?

Snippet: The opposition also wants to boost the island’s military drone sector, but through budgets that allow for greater scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3358788/why-taiwans-kmt-calling-government-spend-billions-more-drones

[2026-06-29 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Precision, patience key as ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge unfolds

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Power may produce the occasional birdie at the Pinewoods Golf and Country Club, but the player who survives four days of golf's ultimate mental examination is expected to emerge with the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge crown in Baguio.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/29/sports/precision-patience-key-as-ictsi-pinewoods-challenge-unfolds/2374557

[2026-06-29 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A Chinese dissident recounts his perilous dinghy escape to South Korea and how he got to Canada

Snippet: HONG KONG — A roughly 40-hour sea journey on a dinghy with a dying phone. Detention in South Korea. That’s just part of what Chinese dissident Dong Guangping endured to escape his native country. He arrived late last week in Canada, a destination he had eyed for more than a decade.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/29/world/a-chinese-dissident-recounts-his-perilous-dinghy-escape-to-south-korea-and-how-he-got-to-canada/2374963

[2026-06-29 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cooling, e-commerce giants reap windfall as a scorched Europe scrambles for relief

Snippet: Alibaba notes surge in retail and business-to-business orders, Midea reports sharp revenue rise, and Gree sales get bump in major European markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358795/chinas-cooling-e-commerce-giants-reap-windfall-scorched-europe-scrambles-relief?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 23:39 UTC+10:00] [Gree] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s cooling, e-commerce giants reap windfall as a scorched Europe scrambles for relief

Snippet: Alibaba notes surge in retail and business-to-business orders, Midea reports sharp revenue rise, and Gree sales get bump in major European markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3358795/chinas-cooling-e-commerce-giants-reap-windfall-scorched-europe-scrambles-relief

[2026-06-29 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senate Impeachment Court releases pre-trial order to guide trial vs VP Sara Duterte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate, sitting as Impeachment Court, on Monday released the pre-trial order (PTO) containing the guidelines for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/29/news/senate-impeachment-court-releases-pre-trial-order-to-guide-trial-vs-vp-sara-duterte/2374959

[2026-06-29 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cayetano: Proposed basic education program upholds Filipino child's right to education

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday said proposed Basic Education Voucher Program Act would uphold every Filipino child’s right to accessible and quality education.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/29/news/cayetano-proposed-basic-education-program-upholds-filipino-childs-right-to-education/2374935

[2026-06-29 23:20 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sara Duterte camp OK with opening BIR box, but only in confidential session

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-camp-not-averse-opening-bir-tax-box/

[2026-06-29 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: OVP says showed efficient 2025 budget use

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Monday said it showed sound fiscal management and efficient budget use in 2025.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/29/news/national/ovp-says-showed-efficient-2025-budget-use/2374934

[2026-06-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says desert moss suited to Mars as it tests hi-tech tools for space and astronauts

Snippet: Latest in-orbit results from prototype Qingzhou cargo spacecraft show China is testing cameras, refrigeration and bio-support capsule

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3358789/china-says-desert-moss-suited-mars-it-tests-hi-tech-tools-space-and-astronauts?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Innovation Academy for Microsatellites] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says desert moss suited to Mars as it tests hi-tech tools for space and astronauts

Snippet: Latest in-orbit results from prototype Qingzhou cargo spacecraft show China is testing cameras, refrigeration and bio-support capsule

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3358789/china-says-desert-moss-suited-mars-it-tests-hi-tech-tools-space-and-astronauts

[2026-06-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China opens new Central Asia rail link to strengthen overland trade amid shipping risks

Snippet: Beijing’s push to develop a transcontinental rail network has reduced exposure to naval chokepoints, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358752/china-opens-new-central-asia-rail-link-strengthen-overland-trade-amid-shipping-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Belt and Road Initiative] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China opens new Central Asia rail link to strengthen overland trade amid shipping risks

Snippet: Beijing’s push to develop a transcontinental rail network has reduced exposure to naval chokepoints, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3358752/china-opens-new-central-asia-rail-link-strengthen-overland-trade-amid-shipping-risks

[2026-06-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s disappointing World Cup again exposes gap between region’s best and the rest

Snippet: Player’s lack of time playing for or against teams in top leagues cited as reason only two sides survive first round, compared with Africa’s nine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3358735/asias-disappointing-world-cup-again-exposes-gap-between-regions-best-and-rest?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-06-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Africa] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s disappointing World Cup again exposes gap between region’s best and the rest

Snippet: Player’s lack of time playing for or against teams in top leagues cited as reason only two sides survive first round, compared with Africa’s nine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/football/article/3358735/asias-disappointing-world-cup-again-exposes-gap-between-regions-best-and-rest

[2026-06-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Japan vs. Brazil World Cup prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Monday’s Round of 32 clash

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/29/betting/japan-vs-brazil-world-cup-prediction-odds-picks-best-bet-for-mondays-round-of-32-clash/

[2026-06-29 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?

Snippet: China has waived loans worth $50m that it had given to Sudan, the two countries said over the weekend. The agreement comes three years into a war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) that has shrunk the country’s economy by roughly 40 percent, according to the United Nations.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/29/sudan-says-china-has-waived-50m-loan-whats-in-it-for-khartoum-beijing

[2026-06-29 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities remove anti-drug video amid claims it promotes illegal substances | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Internet users have been posting selfies, sticker packs and song parodies mocking the video’s AI-generated K-pop girl band.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/video/hong-kong/3358790/hong-kong-authorities-remove-anti-drug-video-amid-claims-it-promotes-illegal-substances