Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-03 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads leading to Rizal Park in Manila will be closed for six hours on June 12 as the government holds the country’s 128th Independence Day celebration, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
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[2026-06-03 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Several major roads leading to Rizal Park in Manila will be closed for six hours on June 12 as the government holds the country’s 128th Independence Day celebration, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).
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[2026-06-03 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) confirmed that a 23rd body was found at the collapsed building at Barangay Balibago in Angeles City, Pampanga.
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[2026-06-03 12:45 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Another day, another episode of the so-called Senateflix. But we can draw a straight line from the shameless conduct of the Cayetano majority in the Senate to the impunity that marked the Duterte years and that led to the extra-judicial deaths of thousands of Filipinos.
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[2026-06-03 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing condemns remarks by Philippine defence chief, who says Manila is under ‘severe threat’ from China despite fertiliser and fuel offers
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[2026-06-03 12:03 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing condemns remarks by Philippine defence chief, who says Manila is under ‘severe threat’ from China despite fertiliser and fuel offers
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[2026-06-03 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A business group called on the Senate to resume its duties, saying, "The nation cannot move forward if one of its most important democratic institutions remains at a standstill."
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[2026-06-03 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) issued a yellow alert for the Visayas grid on Wednesday as major coal plants in the region remained unavailable, making it unable to meet the high demand for power supply.
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[2026-06-03 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-03 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – A new low-pressure area (LPA) has been spotted outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), roughly 495 kilometers northwest of Pagasa Island, Kalayaan in Palawan, the national weather bureau said on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-03 04:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — The state of Texas has produced some of the most accomplished gymnasts in NCAA and Olympic history.
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[2026-06-03 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said the majority bloc's boycott of the Senate session on Monday sought to hold legislation hostage over the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
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[2026-06-03 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Pasig City Development Council (CDC) has approved a proposed P34.46-billion Annual Investment Program (AIP) for 2027, along with two other key planning documents that will help determine which city projects may move forward in the coming years.
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[2026-06-03 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-06-03 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-06-03 02:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator Jinggoy Estrada may still run for public office in the 2028 elections until there is no final conviction on the plunder case he is facing, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-03 01:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday urged the public to be more discerning and not be too easily convinced by the latest remarks of Vice President Sara Duterte on the current state of local politics.
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[2026-06-03 01:09 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will need around P50 billion for the conduct of the 2028 national and local elections, with the automated counting machines (ACMs) already taking up almost half of the fund, its chair, George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-03 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A residential fire in Pasig City escalated to second alarm on Tuesday night, prompting firefighters to respond to the affected area along Westbank Road in Barangay Maybunga.
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[2026-06-02 23:49 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will have to look for additional funds if it will conduct special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite following the expulsion of lawmaker Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives.
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[2026-06-02 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) late on Tuesday announced that 3,004 out of 9,745 or 30.83 percent of examinees passed the Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE).
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[2026-06-02 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With over 280 lawmakers voting in the affirmative, the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening approved House Bill 9461 or the proposed Child Online Safety and Protection Act of 2026, a priority measure.
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[2026-06-02 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has accused the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of "protecting power" than serving the people by removing "any form of opposition" against the government.
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[2026-06-02 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet, left, arrives ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu province, central Philippines on Thursday, May 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Hernandez, Pool) ADDITION: Adds Pool to the caption sign off and instruction.
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[2026-06-02 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Wrestler Matthew James Ramos says he'll keep on showing up at the Senate until his petition for Filipino citizenship is approved due to a 'boycott' by the majority on June 2, 2026.
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[2026-06-02 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Vice President Sara Duterte accuses the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of 'protecting power' than serving the people by removing 'any form of opposition' against the government. Her statement comes after the Senate's majority bloc boycotted the session after the arrest of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada for charges of plunder.
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[2026-06-02 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga was not the only member of the House of Representatives who had been expelled. He was in fact, the third.
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[2026-06-02 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The government will launch a large-scale operation aimed at reducing flooding across Metro Manila. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with officials from the Transportation Department, D-P-W-H, M-M-D-A, and the Labor Department. They discussed how to coordinate the flood control program. The cleanup drive will be rolled out as soon as possible to ensure Metro Manila is better prepared for the rainy season.
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[2026-06-02 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SICILIAN Roast is introducing its Fried Lasagna this June, a new take on a house staple available all month across all four Metro Manila branches.
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[2026-06-02 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala unleashed a statement performance to kick off her campaign, crushing Priscilla Hon of Australia, 6-0, 6-2, in a dominant display to barge into the second round of the 2026 Birmingham Open on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 20:12 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said that a “no election” scenario in 2028 through an amendment of the Constitution is not possible due to the lack of rules allowing it.
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[2026-06-02 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Veteran Filipina photographer Luz Amandolina “Mandy” Navasero died on Monday, her family announced.
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[2026-06-02 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-06-02 19:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works secretary Manuel Bonoan filed a motion for hospital arrest before the Sandiganbayan where he is facing a plunder case, along with four other people, including Sen. Jinggoy Estrada.
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[2026-06-02 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Marcos leads NCR Brigada Eskwela kickoff
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[2026-06-02 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Palawan Open 2026 concluded with a breathtaking display of grit and glamour at a packed, roaring Rizal Memorial Tennis Center over the weekend.
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[2026-06-02 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer sharpshooting import Bennie Boatwright’s naturalization process got stalled after Monday’s turmoil within the Philippine Senate.
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[2026-06-02 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila is tuning its strings and lacing up its running shoes as it prepares to welcome the global stage for the fifth historic edition of the AIA Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila presented by ASICS. This year’s landmark staging promises to be an unprecedented celebration, merging world-class athletic endurance with the rich, rhythmic soul of the capital city.
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[2026-06-02 18:29 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.
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[2026-06-02 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The arrest has left rival blocs short of the numbers needed to act ahead of the vice-president’s impeachment trial
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[2026-06-02 18:09 UTC+10:00] [Armed Forces of the Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The arrest has left rival blocs short of the numbers needed to act ahead of the vice-president’s impeachment trial
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[2026-06-02 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila Pride and Pride PH have announced large-scale Pride marches and festivals scheduled for June 27 in Manila and Quezon City.
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[2026-06-02 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands before a summit meeting in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. © Reuters
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[2026-06-02 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) tankers, led by Behrouz Mohammad Mojdeh and Yugo Cabana, delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Palarong Pambansa.
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[2026-06-02 17:06 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-02 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino alternative rock band Sleep Alley has announced its disbandment following the death of lead vocalist Aly Pagaduan.
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[2026-06-02 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A net satisfaction rating of minus 15 marks the worst showing of Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s presidency so far
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[2026-06-02 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Philippine Statistics Authority] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A net satisfaction rating of minus 15 marks the worst showing of Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s presidency so far
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[2026-06-02 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Zoji Edoc displayed nerves of steel in a wild frontside finish, holing out with three consecutive pars to rescue a one-over 72 and edge Andres Jeturian by one shot to capture the boys’ 7-10 division title in the ICTSI Beverly Place Junior PGT Championship on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-02 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reaffirmed that the 2028 national and local elections will push through despite speculations as it started drafting the terms of reference (TOR) for the automated election system (AES), particularly on the use of the automated counting machines (ACMs).
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