Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-08 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday recommended the immediate evacuation on residents living near coastal areas following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani.
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[2026-06-08 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Images of damage on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck in the sea near the city of General Santos on the southern tip of the island. (Source photos by Ernesto Torres Jr/AP)
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[2026-06-08 12:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) again issued a yellow alert for the Visayas grid on Monday, June 8, as electricity supply in the island group remains inadequate.
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[2026-06-08 11:09 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Senate blue ribbon committee resumes its investigation into alleged corruption in multi-million-peso flood control projects on Monday, June 8, this time under the leadership of its new chairman, Senator Erwin Tulfo.
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[2026-06-08 10:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Flipinas (AP) — Un potente terremoto de magnitud 7,8 sacudió el lunes la región de Mindanao, en el sur de Filipinas, y existía la posibilidad de que un tsunami azotara algunas costas de la zona.
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[2026-06-08 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino tennis hotshot Alex Eala bagged $33,650, roughly P2 million, after ruling the WTA 125 Birmingham Open in England Sunday evening (Manila time).
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[2026-06-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday turned over contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya to the Philippine National Police.
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[2026-06-08 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines early Monday, and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts.
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[2026-06-08 10:07 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The US relies on migrant workers in crucial sectors but shifting policies under Donald Trump create uncertainty and fear
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[2026-06-08 09:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-08 07:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Sunday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-06-08 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TEN years after he was about to become one of the most powerful and feared men in the Philippines, Sen. Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa has invoked his constitutional right to liberty and due process. It couldn’t be more ironic. De la Rosa, as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), took charge of the Duterte administration’s war on drugs.
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[2026-06-08 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Every month, millions of Filipino households open their electricity bill with a measure of dread. The numbers seem to grow — sometimes gradually, sometimes in jolting leaps. The experience is familiar: the summer heat arrives, the air conditioner runs longer, and then the bill arrives and the family must reckon with it.
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[2026-06-08 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala ended the 'Czech curse' and claimed her first professional grass court title and her second championship overall after winning the Guadalajara 125 in September last year.
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[2026-06-07 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate employees association expressed concern over the situation faced by the rank-and-file amid the leadership dispute within the Senate.
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[2026-06-07 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition on Sunday declared support for Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano as it denounced what it said was an "unconstitutional assault on the Senate.”
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[2026-06-07 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — On Migrant Workers' Day, two government offices signed a memorandum of agreement to give overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) access to skills development and reintegration services.
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[2026-06-07 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A partnership between Globe AT HOME and GCash has transformed public markets into digital marketplaces, bringing connectivity and financial inclusion to the heart of the communities.
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[2026-06-07 21:25 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-07 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Under moody, storm-threatened skies, the 10th milestone staging of the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay delivered a masterwork in triathlon drama, crowning a defiant veteran who refused to grow old and a rising superstar who refused to slow down.
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[2026-06-07 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa) officially declares the onset of the rainy season, many Filipinos rely on weather forecasts from either directly to the country’s weather agency or through newscasts on television, radio, and even online.
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[2026-06-07 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Sunday ramped up his verbal attacks on "ousted" Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, criticizing his penchant for livestreaming and running the Senate via Facebook Live.
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[2026-06-07 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presided over the 9th Philippine Space Council (PSC) meeting on Tuesday and set plans to strengthen the country's space capabilities through satellite development and space data utilization.
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[2026-06-07 17:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Philippine Airlines is joining oneworld, one of the world's largest airline alliances, in a move that could bring significant benefits to millions of travellers.
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[2026-06-07 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party mouthpiece warns the two countries are becoming a ‘source of trouble’ and putting regional peace at risk
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[2026-06-07 16:50 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party mouthpiece warns the two countries are becoming a ‘source of trouble’ and putting regional peace at risk
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[2026-06-07 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — Philippine Airlines is expected to resume its Manila-Saipan service in June after Super Typhoon Sinlaku temporarily halted the carrier's long-awaited return to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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[2026-06-07 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will turn over contractor Curlee Discaya to the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday.
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[2026-06-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Human Interest] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-07 14:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GUAM — A Filipino-American fugitive convicted in a $34-million bingo fraud scheme in Guam has landed on the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list, with federal authorities offering a reward of $150,000 for information leading to his arrest.
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[2026-06-07 14:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Hana Bank said Friday it has opened a branch office in the Subic Special Economic Zone northwest of Manila, aiming to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia and support growing demand from Korean companies operating in the region.
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[2026-06-07 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The race for the remaining spots in the Elite Junior Finals has reached a thrilling, do-or-die climax for the region's top young golfers. With berths on the line, the ICTSI Negros Occidental JPGT Championship blasts off on Monday (June 8), serving as the absolute final battleground for Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao standouts fighting to keep their championship dreams alive.
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[2026-06-07 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Erwin Tulfo appealed to fellow senators to unite amid chaos brought about by the power struggle in the chamber as he apologized to those whom he antagonized by his "aggressive" remarks.
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[2026-06-07 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala looks to end her losing spell against Czech players dubbed as the 'Czech Curse,' as she guns for the WTA 125 Birmingham Classic title in England Sunday evening in Manila.
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[2026-06-07 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Some parts of Metro Manila, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna will have power interruptions this week due to maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.
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[2026-06-07 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – While most of Luzon would experience occasional and scattered rains due to the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat,’ the Visayas and Mindanao areas would likely have fair weather within 24 hours, the state-run weather agency said on Sunday.
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[2026-06-07 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – While most of Luzon would experience occasional and scattered rains due to the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat,’ the Visayas and Mindanao areas would likely have fair weather within 24 hours, the state-run weather agency said on Sunday.
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[2026-06-07 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tennis sensation Alex Eala overcame the challenge posted by Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova to prevail 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, and advance to the final round at the 2026 Birmingham Open on a rainy Saturday afternoon at the Edgbaston Priory Club in England.
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[2026-06-07 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A Filipino fighter has finally joined the roster of Capcom’s iconic fighting game franchise, Street Fighter.
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[2026-06-07 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A worker in the Philippines prepares to fill an underground tank at a gas station. Manila declared an energy emergency after the start of the Iran conflict. © Reuters
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[2026-06-07 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-07 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE launch of the Philippine Executive Council of Academic Affairs (PECAA) was successfully held during PECAA’s 1st General Assembly, held from May 28 to 29, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The two-day gathering was held to formally establish the council’s foundational direction, governance frameworks, and strategic priorities.
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[2026-06-07 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A BATCH of fresh Philippine carabao mangoes have officially entered the Canadian market through its first commercial shipment to Toronto, marking a major milestone in the Philippines’ efforts to expand agricultural exports and strengthen trade ties with Canada.
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[2026-06-07 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine Executive Council of Academic Affairs (Pecaa) formally launched during its first general assembly held from May 28 to 29, 2026, at Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
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[2026-06-07 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-06-07 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: 2026 is both a historic and record year for the province of Batangas and for the Philippine Military Academy (PMA).
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[2026-06-07 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-07 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-07 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-07 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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