Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-14 01:17 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives lawmakers on Saturday condemned China’s deployment of a floating platform and other structures in Bajo de Masinloc, warning that the move could further escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-06-14 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With a rematch against world No. 2 Elena Rybakina at stake, Alex Eala faces Donna Vekic anew at the WTA 500 Berlin Open first round in Germany.
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[2026-06-14 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima and the House Young Guns condemned the deployment of a floating platform in Panatag Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal.
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[2026-06-13 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Manila 2nd District Rep. Rolando Valeriano, chairman of the House Committee on Public Order and Safety, said he would "convene a motu proprio investigation", following the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
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[2026-06-13 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In an effort to honor Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia's life, his alma mater Ateneo de Davao University, announced through its president Father Karel San Juan SJ, that it is giving Baterbonia's six siblings scholarships.
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[2026-06-13 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Sunday, June 14, 2026.
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[2026-06-13 21:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Binan Tatak Gel shot better and rebounded stronger to rout Zamboanga SiKat, 72-53, on Saturday and extended its hot streak in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal Province.
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[2026-06-13 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CAPAS, Tarlac — National team standout Hussein Loraña completed a 3-peat in the 800m Philippine Athletics Championships Saturday at the New Clark City Stadium here.
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[2026-06-13 20:41 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-06-13 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino International Master Jem Garcia pulled off a shock draw with former world champion Magnus Carslen before bowing out from quarterfinal contention in the ASEAN ESports Chess Cup at the Four Seasons in Bangkok, Thailand.
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[2026-06-13 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino International Master Jem Garcia pulled off a shock draw with former world champion Magnus Carslen before bowing out from quarterfinal contention in the ASEAN ESports Chess Cup at the Four Seasons in Bangkok, Thailand.
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[2026-06-13 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Efi, the wife of Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin, released a video online claiming she had previously warned Ateneo de Manila University that “children were not safe around him.”
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[2026-06-13 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s approval of the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a key policy instrument that seeks to attract investment, generate quality jobs, and support the country’s long-term economic transformation.
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[2026-06-13 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DUE to the overwhelming demand, the multi-awarded and platinum-selling Irish band The Script announced a third and final show on March 20, 2027 (Saturday) for their highly anticipated world tour “Man In The Arena Tour,” following the remarkable sell-out success of their first two concerts on March 18 and 19, 2027 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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[2026-06-13 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, California — Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., the eldest son of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Jinkee Pacquiao, married his longtime partner, Carolina Pimentel, in an intimate garden ceremony at Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, June 13 (Manila time).
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[2026-06-13 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, California — Emmanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao Jr., the eldest son of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Jinkee Pacquiao, married his longtime partner, Carolina Pimentel, in an intimate garden ceremony at Pechanga Resort Casino on Saturday, June 13 (Manila time).
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[2026-06-13 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THIRTY-FIVE years after the historic 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs), in partnership with the Holy Angel University (HAU) Center for Kapampangan Studies, held a twin-event program, “Pinatubo at 35: Remembering Pinatubo Lessons from the Past, Empowering Communities,” on June 9 and 11, 2026.
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[2026-06-13 15:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO startups and innovators see opportunities to reach new and wider markets outside the country as TechShake and Brunei Innovation Lab (BIL) signed partnership deals and witnessed by the Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotions Institute (DOST-TAPI).
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[2026-06-13 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the BioMedical Engineering for Health (BioMed) Program of the DOST Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), showcased three research initiatives designed to improve biocompatibility testing, enhance clinical training, and address life-threatening congenital conditions during the Talakayang HeaRT Beat press conference.
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[2026-06-13 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday reported a strong aftershock in Sarangani.
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[2026-06-13 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered a fresh medical examination on former president Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he was fit to stand trial on crimes against humanity charges, according to a decision released Friday.
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[2026-06-13 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DOST supports development of phantom model for ultrasound in training cliniciansTHE Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is supporting the development of a phantom model system that can serve as “practice dummies” for clinicians training in ultrasound-guided procedures in obstetrics and gynecology.
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[2026-06-13 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted a request by former president Rodrigo Duterte to modify existing restrictions on his communications while in detention, allowing him to resume contact with a person whose identity remains redacted in public court documents.
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[2026-06-13 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Five days after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, conflicting reports have emerged regarding the number of casualties, with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reporting a significantly higher death toll than the government's main disaster agency.
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[2026-06-13 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin said he's lost loved ones before, but none of that or anything in his life could prepare him for the tragic passing of his players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
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[2026-06-13 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO mathematicians have developed a new analytical tool that could help scientists better compare and refine mathematical models used to study complex biological systems.
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[2026-06-13 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ex-president’s team requested the procedure after saying last month that the 81-year-old’s ‘condition continues to deteriorate’
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[2026-06-13 13:39 UTC+10:00] [International Criminal Court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ex-president’s team requested the procedure after saying last month that the 81-year-old’s ‘condition continues to deteriorate’
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[2026-06-13 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared additional local holidays for June to commemorate founding anniversaries and festivals in different parts of the country, Malacañang announced on Saturday.
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[2026-06-13 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CAPAS, Tarlac — Making her Philippine Athletics Championships debut, Amanda Javellana of Fil-Am Sports claimed the women's hammer throw national title Saturday morning at the New Clark City Stadium here.
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[2026-06-13 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sparkle GMA Artist Center has denied rumors linking actress and beauty queen Bianca Manalo to an alleged relationship controversy involving another couple.
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[2026-06-13 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-13 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Dante Arevalo Ang: Remembering a news publisher who transformed The Manila Times into a model of independence, integrity and political diversity.
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[2026-06-13 08:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A China Coast Guard member looks into the distance while traveling near Japan's Senkaku Islands. (China Coast Guard)
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[2026-06-13 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila’s security-first approach and alignment with extra-regional powers is at odds with the pragmatic direction of China-Asean relations
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[2026-06-13 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Gilberto Teodoro Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila’s security-first approach and alignment with extra-regional powers is at odds with the pragmatic direction of China-Asean relations
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[2026-06-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Paranaque Patriots banked on Marlon Monte to stun the Imus Yangkee, 102-96, on Friday and end their frustration in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal Province.
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[2026-06-13 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: RISING living costs have significantly weakened the financial resilience of Filipino households, with fewer consumers feeling financially secure and more sacrificing long-term goals to cope.
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[2026-06-13 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Galaxy Manila Marathon’s 42-kilometer EDSA-wide race on June 12 to 13 will only temporarily close portions of the country’s busiest thoroughfare, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said Thursday.
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[2026-06-13 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TALISAY CITY — Police arrested former Capitol consultant Byron Garcia here on Thursday afternoon, June 11, on a warrant issued by a Mandaue City court against him for three counts of alleged violation of the Safe Spaces Act.
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[2026-06-13 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) renewed its call for stronger collective action to protect Filipino children from child labor as the country observed World Day Against Child Labor on Friday.
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[2026-06-13 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BACOLOD CITY — The United States has imposed a full ban on Philippine blue swimming crab imports, a move that puts at risk an industry worth P6 billion to P7 billion annually and endangers the livelihoods of thousands of fisherfolk and workers across the country.
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[2026-06-13 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DUMAGUETE CITY — Hundreds of beneficiaries received financial assistance and employment opportunities during the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Friday, June 12, at a shopping mall here.
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[2026-06-13 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANDAUE CITY — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro will personally bring the provincial government’s assistance to General Santos City as safety checks and travel coordination are being finalized following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao.
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[2026-06-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AT the memorial for the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in 1989, a youngish Junior uttered the resolve: “I am faced with the awesome responsibility of filling in the shoes of my father.”
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[2026-06-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE crypto asset intermediary BlockShoals Technologies Inc. on Friday said it had selected a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)-regulated virtual asset service provider (VASP) and was completing due diligence requirements as part of its participation in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Strategic Sandbox (StratBox) program.
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[2026-06-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CAPAS, Tarlac — Rica Mae Balderama of Far Eastern University successfully defended her women’s open long jump title in the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships Friday morning at the New Clark City Stadium here.
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[2026-06-13 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Manila Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presented the second concert of “Celebration: The MSO Centennial Season” with a gala performance, titled “From Mozart to Mahler.”
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[2026-06-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine Senate is supposed to be the upper chamber of sober reflection, constitutional restraint and national statesmanship. Today, however, it looks less like the Republic’s deliberative chamber and more like a political circus where the clowns wear barongs, selectively quote the Constitution, and fight over the ringmaster’s chair while the audience, the Filipino people, pays the entrance fee through taxes, inflation and daily misery.
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[2026-06-13 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino artistry and community spirit took center stage at the opening of “Ignite,” an art exhibition that transformed Bonifacio Global City into a vibrant hub of creativity and celebration.
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