Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-27 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A heritage advocacy group urges the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to prioritize 'environment first' after about 200 trees were cut along Quirino Avenue in Manila to make way for a new skyway. In an exclusive interview with The Manila Times on May 27, 2026, Miguel Ordoño III, vice president of Renacimiento Manila, said recent tree-cutting operations along Quirino Avenue highlighted the need for greater transparency, public consultation, and sustainable urban planning.
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[2026-05-27 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine started like a house on fire and managed to keep Barangay Ginebra at bay in the second half to hack out a 97-85 win, sending the series back to square one in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-05-27 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang on Wednesday expressed optimism President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan would yield positive results particularly in business and trade.
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[2026-05-27 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: For the first time, the Cebu Provincial Government opens the Capitol Grounds in Cebu City to Muslim brothers and sisters for the observance of Eid Al-Adha on May 27, 2026. The gathering brought members of the Muslim community together in prayer and reflection for the Feast of Sacrifice, one of Islam’s most significant religious celebrations.
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[2026-05-27 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Former Senate president Franklin Drilon believes that the "rude" attempt of the majority bloc to railroad changes in the Senate rules was tied to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-05-27 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Residents displaced by the Parola Compound fire decry the poor living conditions in evacuation centers, citing unsanitary restroom facilities and cramped spaces on May 27, 2026. Rosalina Malabarbas, a 56-year-old baker, told the Manila Times that living conditions in the Delpan Evacuation Center have become difficult, particularly due to poorly maintained restrooms.
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[2026-05-27 20:47 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives’ Minority bloc called out China over its recent intrusive actions after local authorities challenged the illegal presence of a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel seen drifting just 48 nautical miles west of a town in Zambales.
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[2026-05-27 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: De izquierda a derecha, Al Fuertes, Carlos Conde, Raquel Barros del Rosario-Fortun, el cardenal Pablo Ambo David, Raul Pangalangan y Fr. Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, encienden velas en una conferencia de prensa para anunciar el lanzamiento de una entidad para documentar los detalles de la campaña antidrogas del expresidente Rodrigo Duterte que pueden ser utilizados para procesar a agentes, en Manila, Filipinas, el 27 de mayo de 2026.
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[2026-05-27 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-05-27 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: From left, Al Fuertes, Carlos Conde, Raquel Barros del Rosario-Fortun, Cardinal Pablo Ambo David, Raul Pangalangan and Fr. Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, light candles at a news conference to launch a fact-finding body to document details of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-drugs crackdown that can be used by the government to prosecute law enforcers in Manila, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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[2026-05-27 19:29 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday denied claims circulating on Chinese platforms alleging a supposed rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the posts are part of a disinformation drive aimed at undermining national unity.
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[2026-05-27 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAIPAN, Northern Marianas—The Philippine government has started distributing emergency financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Sinlaku, one of the strongest storms to hit the US territory in recent years.
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[2026-05-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-27 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala remained satisfied with her performance despite failing to advance to the second round of the singles event at the French Open in Paris, France.
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[2026-05-27 18:01 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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[2026-05-27 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday he would ask the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a hold departure order (HDO) against the owner and contractor of the collapsed building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga.
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[2026-05-27 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In line with the opening of classes for school year 2026-2027, Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, known for the role of “Linda Walker” in the TV series “The Heiress Who Won with Brains,” is set to visit the Philippines.
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[2026-05-27 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A golden ticket to the pinnacle of global multisport racing is on the line as the country’s triathlon capital prepares for a historic double-header spectacle. Marking its historic 10th staging, the Century Tuna IRONMAN 70.3 Subic Bay on June 7 is doing far more than celebrating a decade of endurance excellence – it is opening a highly coveted pathway for Filipino athletes to leap onto the world stage at the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice,
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[2026-05-27 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Power supply in the Visayas grid will be placed under a yellow alert for one hour on Wednesday evening as several plants remain offline while demand is expected to rise, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.
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[2026-05-27 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The final two legs of the Junior PGT Visayas-Mindanao Series promise to be a gripping test of nerve, resolve and purpose. As top contenders look to cement their slots in the Grand Finals, a hungry pack of hopefuls is launching last-ditch campaigns to sneak into the team via the backdoor.
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[2026-05-27 16:29 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The International Criminal Court (ICC) Trial Chamber III will hold a status conference on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case on Wednesday, May 27, weeks after the pre-trial chamber confirmed Duterte’s cases.
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[2026-05-27 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — American netter Iva Jovic expressed high respect for Alex Eala, whom she considers one of her closest friends on the WTA Tour.
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[2026-05-27 16:23 UTC+10:00] [Rodrigo Duterte ICC case] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court (ICC) holds a status conference today in the case against former president Rodrigo Duterte to discuss key pre-trial matters, including the possible start date of the trial, evidence disclosure, witness protection, and the participation of victims in the proceedings.
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[2026-05-27 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-27 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – In a decisive move to accelerate progress in Region 3, Central Luzon’s governors, vice governors and key agency directors gathered for a high-level executive meeting led by Regional Development Council 3 (RDC-3) chairman and Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. on May 25, 2026.
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[2026-05-27 15:23 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-27 15:11 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-27 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will host Vietnamese President Tô Lâm for a two-day state visit from May 31 to June 1, Malacañang said on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-27 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos were welcomed by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday, marking the start of the Philippine leader’s state visit to Japan.
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[2026-05-27 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As the country enters the final week of May, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other concerned agencies of the government to intensify flood mitigation measures ahead of the expected onset of the rainy season in July.
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[2026-05-27 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said he will ask the Department of Justice (DOJ) to issue a hold departure order (HDO) against Ernest Jackson Lim, the owner of the collapsed building in Angeles City, and its contractor, Joel Young.
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[2026-05-27 14:26 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [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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[2026-05-27 13:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday started distributing cash assistance to more than 150,000 Private Express and Messengerial Delivery Service (Pemedes) drivers outside Metro Manila affected by rising fuel prices.
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[2026-05-27 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved House Bill 8702 which seeks to change the mandatory retirement age of uniformed police personnel to 57 from 56 years old.
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[2026-05-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [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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[2026-05-27 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it was filing a complaint for obstrucuton of justice against Sen. Robinhood Padilla and several others before the Department of Justice for allegedly aiding in the "escape" of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa during the Senate shooting incident on May 13.
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[2026-05-27 12:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday morning raided a house in a subdivision in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga where Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa was allegedly hiding.
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[2026-05-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-05-27 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is in Japan on a state visit, where he will meet with executives from Japanese companies operating in the Southeast Asian country -- a club that remains wary of the Philippine government due to tax and corruption issues. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ken Kobayashi and Akira Kodaka)
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[2026-05-27 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipino Muslims gathered at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila for the observance of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-27 11:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed that the bright light captured in Mayon Volcano on May 25 was a meteor.
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[2026-05-27 10:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A governance survey placed several officials in Central Visayas at the top of its performance rankings, reflecting strong public confidence amid rising expectations for accountability, service delivery, and government modernization.
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[2026-05-27 10:02 UTC+10:00] [Cebu Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But some call for clearer signage, citing difficulty navigating from the old terminal
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[2026-05-27 09:30 UTC+10:00] [National News] [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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[2026-05-27 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The low pressure area (LPA) has intensified into a tropical depression which has been forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday and would be named ‘Domeng,’ according to the state-run weather agency.
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[2026-05-27 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Senate minority bloc on Tuesday night said they walked out to condemn what appears to be an attempt to "rush" a major change in the Senate rules without enough deliberation on the matter.
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[2026-05-27 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-27 02:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-27 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-27 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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