Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Share of local governments from national tax collections will increase to P1.32 trillion next year, as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s continued push for stronger local governance, Malacañang said Wednesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. signed a term loan facility of P5 billion with BDO Unibank, Inc., part of which will be used to finance its capital expenditures (CAPEX); for debt refinancing and for general corporate funding requirements, according to the telco in a statement on Wednesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A social media watchdog has renewed its call for the immediate creation of a National Social Media Regulatory Board (NSMRB), citing growing concerns over the alleged risks posed by unregulated digital platforms, particularly among Filipino youth.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court struck down a Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) regulation that barred secondary beneficiaries from receiving survivorship benefits of members who had rendered at least three but less than 15 years of government service, ruling that the agency exceeded its authority.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said on Wednesday that Wind Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the provinces of Batanes and Cagayan due to Typhoon Francisco, which continues to weaken while lingering over the Philippine Sea.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lino Cayetano announced issuing his first official orders as general manager of government-owned People’s Television Network (PTV) meant to strengthen the network’s content, expanding its reach, and improving its organizational structure.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DreamWorks Animation has released the first official trailer for the Filipino-themed animated film Forgotten Island, featuring legendary actress-singer Lea Salonga as the movie's main antagonist.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta on Tuesday expressed gratitude for the ‘swift actions’ of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and now Senate president Sherwin Gatchalian to push through with the construction of the long-delayed PAO building in Quezon City.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday utterly dismissed claims that a majority of generals were in conflict with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and were preparing to file complaints against him as a “joke.”
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WAITING days to hear back from customer service has become a frustrating reality for many Filipinos. Too often, customers are met with robotic chatbot replies, confusing answers, and endless loops with no real human support. Skyro believes digital customer care could be better. So the Securities and Exchange Commission-registered financial technology company built “Sky,” an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to serve as the first line of customer support, responding to concerns within one minute, 24/7.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine financial system’s resources slipped in April, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed, ending the month 0.4 percent lower at P37.31 trillion from P37.45 trillion in March.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine economy could remain under pressure as governance issues involving infrastructure projects continue to hamper public spending, ANZ Research said.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA Electric Co. (Meralco) on Tuesday said that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with unit Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) and Vietnam-based VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Co. to roll out more renewable energy projects in the Philippines.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GLOBE continues to mobilize support for communities affected by the September 2025 earthquake, bringing together customers, employees, and partners through the #BrigadangAyala program to provide immediate relief and long-term rebuilding.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippines is on course to be a First World country, First World economy by 2050. As economic growth decentralizes and spreads beyond the capital, we will need at least 100 new cities for over a hundred million Filipinos, who will all be living in urban areas.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A RECENT article frames Beijing’s outreach to Manila’s Chinese-language press as a propaganda offensive, arguing that seminars, tours, and cultural exchanges have become channels for official narratives. It highlights synchronized columns and embassy-driven messaging as evidence of coordination, portraying Chinese-Filipino Chinese outlets as echo chambers for China’s positions on issues such as the South China Sea.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The City of Manila marks its 455th founding anniversary today, June 24, 2026, a milestone made more meaningful by the trials the city has weathered in the past year alone.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The public prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte have asked the Senate Impeachment Court to adopt additional measures as the marking of evidence continues in the pre-trial proceedings, noting the "voluminous" documents that are still being processed by both the prosecution and the defense.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-24 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Russia did not ask for anything in return in its decision to repatriate 24 Filipinos detained for trafficking, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — Las autoridades en Filipinas advirtieron el martes sobre posibles inundaciones en aldeas de zonas bajas, deslaves y mar agitado en las dos provincias más al norte del país ante la presencia de un potente tifón mar adentro.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The government will provide P150,000 in financial assistance to each family of those who died in a school shooting in Tacloban City, Malacañang said Tuesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Disinformation surrounding the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act (JJWA) led to widespread misconceptions that children in conflict with the law (CCL) are exempted from punishment, Sen. Francis Pangilinan said.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — No Filipinos were killed or injured in the explosion at the Ras Laffan gas facility in Qatar, the Philippine Embassy in Doha said on Tuesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Representative Leila de Lima of Mamamayang Liberal party-list filed House Bill 9903 that seeks to abolish the expiration of prepaid loads.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Four lawmakers filed the Lived Identities and Recognition Act or Sharmaine Bill on Tuesday, which aims to give transgender and intersex Filipinos the right to change their names and gender based on their lived gender identities.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: House Lead Prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro and fellow prosecutor Manila Rep. Joel Chua want to extend further the marking of evidence for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte due to the voluminous evidence presented by the prosecution. The prosecutors said that their proposed 62 trial days for the presentation of evidence was due to the voluminous documents that would be presented as evidence during the trial.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: House Justice Committee Chairman and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro and Manila Rep. Joel Chua said that discussions on lowering the age of criminal liability should start following the shooting at a public school in Tacloban that killed three students .
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 20:39 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Pangilinan vowed to boost funding for the local production of ube or purple yam under the 2027 budget amid its surging popularity in the international scene.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Francisco was forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday evening or Friday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Tuesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has temporarily blocked the video game GoreBox after the police found out that one of the two teens behind the school shooting in Tacloban played it prior to the attack.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 19:47 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to proposals banning violent online games in the country, following a school shooting in Tacloban City that killed three students and left 20 others wounded.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 19:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Following the shooting incident inside a school in Tacloban City on Monday, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed support for a “serious discussion” on banning or strictly limiting social media access for children.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Traffic adjustments are expected in some areas in Pasay City on Wednesday, June 24, as the city holds the Pasay Rainbow Festival, featuring a Pride Parade and a series of activities celebrating diversity and inclusivity.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Six more firearms belonging to Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa were surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday, following the revocation of his license to own and possess firearms.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday said it supports the proposal to amend the Juvenile Justice Welface Act, particularly the lowering of the age of criminal responsibility.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine authorities on Tuesday warned of possible flooding in low-lying villages, landslides and rough seas in the country’s two northernmost provinces as a powerful typhoon roared offshore.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this year
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this year
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy 3rd and several party-list representatives filed House Bill 9906 or the proposed New Party-List System Act.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia is set to be laid to rest in the new municipal cemetery in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, on Wednesday, June 24.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-06-23 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — KIDS from three Tagaytay City schools engaging in sports activities highlighted the Philippine Olympic Committee’s (POC) global celebration of the Olympic Day on Tuesday at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome.
--------------------------------------------------------------------