Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-09 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The administration of the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) has assured the families of the two of its men’s basketball players who drowned, of support as it expressed its “profound sadness” over their demise.
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[2026-06-09 14:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Rescuers inspect a damaged building following an earhtquake in General Santos, Philippines Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
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[2026-06-09 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Marikina City has restored the giant shoes that once held a Guinness World Record as the world’s largest shoes, bringing back into public view one of the city’s most recognizable symbols of its shoemaking heritage.
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[2026-06-09 12:59 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he has directed the Philippine Navy (PN) to further strengthen its forces amid geopolitical challenges and emerging maritime security threats.
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[2026-06-09 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the commissioning of BRP Rajah Lakandula (PS-21), the country's second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) which is expected to boost the Philippine Navy's capability to conduct more patrols in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-06-09 12:16 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-09 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has signed a new franchise agreement for its Philippine business with Indonesia-based PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), paving the way for the reopening of its stores and online channels later this year.
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[2026-06-09 11:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: People in General Santos, a city on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, look at damage caused by Monday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 37 people, according to disaster management authorities. © Reuters
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[2026-06-09 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has activated its emergency fund appeal to support communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck west of General Santos City, as responders continued assessing humanitarian needs across parts of Mindanao.
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[2026-06-09 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Housing Authority (NHA) has ordered a rapid assessment of the agency’s project sites in Mindanao, especially in areas affected by the 7.8 earthquake that struck the Sarangani province.
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[2026-06-09 11:16 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 Tuesday due to the continued unavailability of some its major coal plants, resulting in the grid's inability to cope with the high demand.
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[2026-06-09 10:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A key governing body of the International Criminal Court on Monday suspended chief prosecutor Karim Khan as he faces sexual abuse allegations against a member of his office.
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[2026-06-09 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Two weather systems – southwest monsoon locally known as ‘habagat’ and localized thunderstorms – have been prevailing for days over the archipelago, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-09 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Grand Lotto and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Monday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-06-09 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The state seismology bureau on Monday said that Sarangani and its neighboring provinces would experience earthquakes, the latest of which was the destructive magnitude 7.8 temblor as they are situated in one of the seismically active regions in the country.
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[2026-06-09 06:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Another fighting game franchise is set to showcase a setting heavily inspired by the Philippines as Sega and RGG Studio officially unveiled Virtua Fighter Crossroads.
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[2026-06-09 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Health Workers on Monday asked the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate Health Secretary Ted Herbosa and Undersecretary Albert Francis Domingo for an alleged "flight upgrade" for the latter.
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[2026-06-09 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than 95,000 job opportunities will be available to Filipino job seekers as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) stages simultaneous nationwide job fairs in celebration of the country’s 128th Independence Day.
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[2026-06-09 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday served the arrest warrant against controversial contractor Pacifico “Curlee” Discaya, a key figure in the flood control corruption controversy.
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[2026-06-09 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo said most of the 18 former soldiers who linked some politicians to the flood control fund mess are "not heroes" but merely a group of "kargador" (porters).
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[2026-06-09 02:17 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday morning, triggering tsunami warnings, damaging infrastructure, disrupting power, communication and transportation services, and leaving casualties across several parts of Mindanao.
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[2026-06-09 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THERE are political mistakes. There are strategic blunders. And then there are those rare moments when politicians become so convinced of their own narrative that they publicly stage their own embarrassment. What recently transpired involving Senators Pia Cayetano, Alan Peter Cayetano, Imee Marcos, Loren Legarda, Rodante Marcoleta and Robin Padilla belongs firmly in that category.
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[2026-06-09 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS), organized by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi), opened at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, welcoming thousands of visitors on its first day and marking the start of the country’s premier celebration of mobility, innovation and automotive culture.
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[2026-06-09 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SWINGING right back to action after her WTA 125 Birmingham Open conquest, Filipino sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala seeks a rematch against Iva Jovic at the 500 HSBC Championships slated from June 8 to June 14 in London, England.
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[2026-06-09 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE June 12, 1898 Proclamation of Philippine Independence, although extremely important in our history, is unfortunately a terrible document. And Emilio Aguinaldo knew it from the outset.
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[2026-06-09 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THERE is an old and ugly tradition in Philippine politics: the weaponization of the law. Not the application of it, but the weaponization. The difference matters enormously. One is justice; the other is control. As the Senate careens from one crisis to the next in 2026, it is becoming impossible to ignore the pattern of how President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration has deployed both lavish rewards and the blunt force of prosecution to bend the upper chamber to its will.
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[2026-06-09 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ABOUT a couple of months back, Quezon City councilor Alfred Vargas and his wife Yasmine filed a case of bullying against actor Rob Sy and his partner Juvelle Bacosa for violation of Section 10(a) of Republic Act (RA) 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act, before the Office of the City Prosecutor of Manila.
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[2026-06-09 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TODAY is the age of information, the main driver of life due to its immense influence on the technology that keeps the society moving. Through phone screens, LED billboards, and televisions, information and communication are inevitably intertwined with each Filipino. At the helm of ensuring this technology remains available and accessible to everyone is the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
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[2026-06-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FRONTIER Tower Associates Philippines Inc. (“Frontier Towers” or “Frontier”), the country’s largest independent tower company, proudly announces that it has surpassed the 1,000 colocations mark, becoming the first tower company in the Philippines to achieve this milestone.
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[2026-06-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: More than 5.2 million calls were made to the Unified 911 Emergency Hotline from January to April 2026, according to figures reported by the Philippine Information Agency, underscoring the importance of emergency preparedness for Filipino families.
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[2026-06-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-09 01:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-06-09 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A moving structure manned by six men was spotted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Bajo de Masinloc in an aerial surveillance proving the presence of an alleged illegal construction being done in the contested waters, AFP chief Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. said.
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[2026-06-09 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto on Monday pushed back against critics, including some Duterte supporters, who questioned his focus on the Discaya family as he welcomed the arrest of contractor Curlee Discaya and called for more individuals involved in alleged corruption to be held accountable.
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[2026-06-09 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Monday apologized to Senate employees after he warned them that for those who will not follow the new leadership of acting Senate president Win Gatchalian will be investigated and could be charged with insubordination.
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[2026-06-08 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this photo provided by the Philippine Red Cross, rescuers inspect the damage after an earthquake in General Santos, Philippines, Monday, June 8, 2026. (Philippine Red Cross via AP)
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[2026-06-08 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste said in a letter addressed to Sen. Erwin Tulfo that he "would like to present information relevant to" the Senate probe on flood control projects.
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[2026-06-08 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said Japan "stands ready" to provide assistance that the Philippines may need following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Mindanao.
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[2026-06-08 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University confirmed the death of two members of its men’s basketball team, Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.
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[2026-06-08 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANDAUE CITY — Former Cebu governor Hilario “Junjun” Davide III is set to join the Mandaue City government as a consultant, with officials citing his long experience in public service as a key factor in the move.
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[2026-06-08 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government’s seismology agency pointed to a trench in southwestern Mindanao as likely behind the deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the island on Monday, saying hard-hit Sarangani and its neighboring provinces were prone to temblors as they are in one of the country’s seismically active regions.
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[2026-06-08 21:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun will resume his official activities after a yearlong hiatus following allegations related to the late actress Kim Sae-ron, his agency said Monday.
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[2026-06-08 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday ordered the reopening of operations at General Santos Airport for military, government and humanitarian flights to support disaster response efforts following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani Province.
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[2026-06-08 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)
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[2026-06-08 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Limited evacuation routes in densely populated Metro Manila would make rapid, orderly evacuation a major challenge, disaster planners warn
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[2026-06-08 21:05 UTC+10:00] [Jollibee] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Limited evacuation routes in densely populated Metro Manila would make rapid, orderly evacuation a major challenge, disaster planners warn
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[2026-06-08 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Motorists are expected to face a fresh round of fuel price increases beginning on Tuesday as new Iranian and Israeli strikes in the Middle East alarmed global markets.
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[2026-06-08 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine National Police confirmed the arrest of contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya over the alleged Bulacan ghost flood control project.
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