Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-18 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has emerged as one of the most closely followed political developments in the Philippines. Duterte, the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, is facing serious allegations involving the misuse of confidential funds and questionable transactions during her tenure as secretary of the Department of Education.
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[2026-02-18 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the vice-president’s timing aims to deter defections and harden political lines ahead of a prolonged contest
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[2026-02-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Nueva Ecija is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of Central Luzon located in Luzon. It has a population of 2,310,134 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 5,689.69 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-17 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-17 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Pangasinan is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of the Ilocos Region located in Luzon. It has a population of 3,163,190 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 5,450.59 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-17 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: An official from the Philippine Coast Guard says none of the rolling cargoes were weighed before being allowed to board the ill-fated M/V Trisha Kerstin 3
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[2026-02-17 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – For too long, many business enterprises have had to suffer in silence over the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Letters of Authority (LOAs), or what some lawmakers say is an “extortion scheme” by some BIR personnel.
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[2026-02-17 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From scrutiny over Indonesia’s tourist visa to workplace pranks in Japan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-02-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara is the current secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), a position to which he was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July 2024.
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[2026-02-17 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsbreak What are the concerns about DepEd’s proposed trimester school year? Top 5 News Today 27% of Filipinos experienced cheating | The wRap Feb 13, 2026 10:24 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News DepEd eyes trimester system for school year 2026-2027 Feb 13, 2026 6:48 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Iloilo pioneers mandatory West Philippine Sea lessons in basic education Feb 13,
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[2026-02-17 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-02-17 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Christopher Go named as alleged ‘co-perpetrators’ in the former president’s crimes against humanity case
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[2026-02-16 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Mimaropa, also known as Region IV-B, is a region of the Philippines, located in Luzon. It has a population of 3,228,558 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 29,606.25 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-16 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Oriental Mindoro is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of Mimaropa located in Luzon. It has a population of 908,339 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 4,238.38 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-16 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Mountain Province is a 4th-class province in the Philippines. It is part of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) located in Luzon. It has a population of 158,200 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 2,389.43 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-16 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Cebu City is a 1st-class highly-urbanized city in the Philippines. It is the provincial capital of Cebu and regional center of Central Visayas, located in the Visayas.
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[2026-02-16 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Top 5 News Today Malacañang: Duterte’s co-perpetrators shouldn’t hide if innocent | The wRap Visayas Bail denied for activists Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil Feb 16, 2026 6:10 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas How ‘ex-rebel’ testimonies convicted Frenchie Mae Cumpio, Marielle Domequil Jan 31, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Editorials [EDITORIAL] Kapag na-weaponize ang anti-money laundering laws Jan 26, 2026 10:53
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[2026-02-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Davao Region, also known as Region XI, is a region of the Philippines, located in Mindanao. It has a population of 5,243,536 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 20,433.38 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-02-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Ilocos Region, also known as Region I, is a region of the Philippines, located in Luzon. It has a population of 5,301,139 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 12,964.62 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-16 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-02-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-16 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China and the Philippines are both signalling openness to diplomacy alongside continued military flexing, but this may not be sustainable
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[2026-02-16 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Greggy Sorio, a Filipino green card holder who lost a toe and part of his foot to a bone infection, wins release following medical neglect
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[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Robin Padilla (full name: Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla) is a neophyte senator, elected into office in 2022. Endorsed by the popular outgoing president Rodrigo Duterte, backed by former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and still enjoying considerable popularity as an actor, Padilla topped the Senate race.
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[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Dahil Valentine weekend, lulubáy muna ang mga tambay sa usaping nakaririndí — katulad ng, ano ba ang ginagawa ni VP Sara Duterte, patambay-tambay o petiks petiks lang, pero pinasasahod nating taumbayan?
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[2026-02-15 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-15 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Ano’ng ibig sabihin ng…? Nasa app na ang diksiyonaryong Filipino ng KWF! Philippine News What’s that Filipino word? KWF’s dictionary now on app! Feb 15, 2026 1:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Mother tongue use boosts reading comprehension of 4th graders – study Jan 12, 2026 4:22 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Overseas Filipinos Fil-Am students push for Tagalog class
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[2026-02-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Albay is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of the Bicol Region located in Luzon. It has a population of 1,374,768 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 2,574.91 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-14 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Isabela is a 1st-class province in the Philippines. It is part of Cagayan Valley located in Luzon. It has a population of 1,697,050 as of the 2020 Census, and a land area of 13,102.05 square kilometers.
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[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Pastilan] The cost of neglect in Iligan Feb 9, 2026 3:29 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Voices [OPINION] Waste is political.
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[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is one of the most marine biodiverse countries in the world, yet its fisheries sector faces a myriad of challenges, as a recent fisheries audit revealed.
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[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Human Interest How Filipinos’ views about marriage and weddings have changed over 20 years Feb 14, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Data and Documents DOCUMENT: Marcos administration’s 2026 National Budget Jan 8, 2026 5:23 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Data and Documents Top 10 agencies with biggest budget based on 2026 bicam Dec 31, 2025 4:31 PM PHT Share in Chat Share
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[2026-02-14 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The two sitting senators are among eight officials linked to the ex-president’s crimes against humanity charges, an ICC document says
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[2026-02-14 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-02-14 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: There is some uncertainty over whether President Marcos’ allies would be able to make up the numbers to support the complaints
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[2026-02-14 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-02-13 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsbreak What are the concerns about DepEd’s proposed trimester school year? Philippine News DepEd eyes trimester system for school year 2026-2027 Feb 13, 2026 6:48 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Iloilo pioneers mandatory West Philippine Sea lessons in basic education Feb 13, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied BrandRap Why soft skills will define leadership in 2026 Feb 12, 2026 10:26 AM
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[2026-02-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Abolishing the much maligned travel tax is a good start but the whole system needs an overhaul, critics say
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[2026-02-13 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-02-13 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Amenah Pangandaman is the current secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), a position to which she was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in June 2022.
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[2026-02-13 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Benjamin Diokno served as secretary of the Department of Finance under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from July 2022 to January 2024.
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[2026-02-13 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Ma’am Winnie’s remarks last week are a much-needed wake-up call for the UP School of Economics, which should be producing young, promising economists who are not just technically savvy but also possess strong moral fiber to speak out truth to power
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[2026-02-13 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-13 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: In-depth Why traffic rules need updating to avoid automatic arrests in road accidents Explainers Kingston Cheng’s death: Cebu debates road safety after fatal hit-and-run Feb 13, 2026 2:03 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Mindanao big bike endurance ride results in crashes, public outcry Feb 2, 2026 5:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Late Judge Carmela Pasquin chose humble commutes to honor the
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[2026-02-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Thought Leaders [Edgewise] The myth of the ‘MAGA Filipino’ Thought Leaders [Mind the Gap] Homeownership: ‘I made it in America!’ Feb 13, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Rappler’s Best] Ah, the Villars Feb 2, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Mind the Gap] The Pinoy MAGA: “I stand with ICE!” Feb 1, 2026 12:31 PM PHT Share in
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[2026-02-13 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the regional center of the National Capital Region.
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