Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-07 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senators sought a review of the implementation of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund (CFITF) law or "coco levy fund" amid reports that coconut farmers have yet to benefit from the law.
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[2026-05-07 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the national government is moving “full speed” toward the conduct of the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) on Sept. 14.
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[2026-05-07 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vowed to remain committed to its mandate as it celebrates its 39th founding anniversary.
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[2026-05-07 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) should not be blamed for the recent spike in electricity rates.
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[2026-05-07 22:45 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-07 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — About 400 law students applied for the Office of the Ombudsman's legal internship program.
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[2026-05-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine Coast Guard says it challenged alleged illegal Chinese marine scientific research activities and monitored dozens of Chinese maritime militia vessels during a maritime domain awareness flight over the Kalayaan Island Group on May 7, 2026. The agency said the activities violated the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, noting that the Philippines did not authorize any marine scientific research within its exclusive economic zone.
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[2026-05-07 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has released a new set of stamps featuring some of the country’s historic plazas in observance of National Heritage Month.
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[2026-05-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A group of protesters call for climate justice as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit meetings kick off in Cebu City.
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[2026-05-07 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Sen. Bong Go arrives at the wake of Dr. Dante Arevalo Ang, chairman emeritus of The Manila Times, at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque on May 7, 2026 to pay his final respects.
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[2026-05-07 21:05 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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[2026-05-07 21:04 UTC+10:00] [Philippine 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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[2026-05-07 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY —All Asean member states will attend the 48th Asean Summit in Cebu, with Myanmar standing as the only exception in terms of head-of-state participation as it sends a senior representative instead.
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[2026-05-07 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-05-07 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: ASEAN foreign ministers pose for a group photo during their meeting in Cebu, the Philippines, on Thursday morning ahead of a leaders' summit in the city on Friday. © Reuters
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[2026-05-07 18:51 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-07 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-05-07 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — The maritime issues in the South China Sea will return to the discussion table in Cebu this week as leaders open the 48th Asean Summit with negotiations on a Code of Conduct (COC) set for another discourse alongside broader regional security and economic priorities.
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[2026-05-07 18:04 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Thursday said the poll body will publish on its website next Friday the list of approved candidates for the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections as it wraps up the filing of the certificates of candidacy (COCs).
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[2026-05-07 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-07 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-07 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A local court junked a petition filed by Vice President Sara Duterte's husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, to stop a committee of the House of Representatives from acquiring tax records and other documents that can be used as evidence in its impeachment case against the vice president.
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[2026-05-07 17:42 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines– The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Thursday that it monitored a Chinese research vessel and dozens of maritime militia ships operating in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-05-07 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Fresh from a two-title romp in last week’s Bagong Pilipinas Juniors tennis tournament, Miguel Lagac III hopes to sustain his winning momentum as he headlines a stacked field in the San Pablo Juniors Age Group Championships at the 7 Lakes courts in San Pablo City, Laguna.
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[2026-05-07 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – A week after suffering a heartbreaking one-shot loss to Zero Plete at Del Monte, Precious Zaragosa delivered a stirring comeback of her own Thursday, erasing a daunting five-stroke deficit before outlasting her rival in sudden death to capture the girls’ 15-18 division crown in the ICTSI Junior PGT Pueblo de Oro Championship in Cagayan de Oro.
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[2026-05-07 17:25 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Naval forces from the Philippines, the United States, Japan, Canada and Australia conducted a live-fire gunnery exercise on April 26 as part of the sea phase of Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) drills, the Philippine Navy said on Thursday.
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[2026-05-07 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum was the top earner among department chiefs for 2025, based on the Commission on Audit (CoA).
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[2026-05-07 16:59 UTC+10:00] [Overseas Filipinos] [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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[2026-05-07 16:59 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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[2026-05-07 16:47 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday dispelled the uncertainty of the 2028 elections, saying that preparations are already underway for the highly anticipated elections.
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[2026-05-07 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the final walkthrough for the opening of the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu.
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[2026-05-07 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) released a new set of special stamps featuring some of the country’s historic plazas in line with the observance of National Heritage Month.
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[2026-05-07 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government is rolling out ₱110 million in emergency aid to support workers hit by the latest unrest of Mayon Volcano, with more than 20,000 Albay residents set to benefit.
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[2026-05-07 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government on Thursday announced that it would be implementing a month-long moratorium on housing amortizations and lease payments for beneficiaries in Region V (Bicol Region).
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[2026-05-07 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said it challenged illegal Chinese marine scientific research (MSR) activities and the continued swarming of Chinese maritime militia vessels in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) during a maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-07 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — Ryan Tugawin of Excellent Noodles topped the MPTC Tour of Luzon Stage 8 from Pagudpud to Paoay on Thursday.
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[2026-05-07 15:08 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-07 15:06 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-05-07 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro opens an ASEAN foreign ministers meeting on May 7 in Cebu, ahead of the bloc's 48th summit the next day. © Reuters
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[2026-05-07 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More than two weeks away from competitive action was not necessarily a huge advantage for De La Salle University head coach Ramil De Jesus.
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[2026-05-07 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Rizal Xentromall Golden Coolers sustained their hot start to subdue the Mindoro Tamaraws, 84-78, and enter the upper half of the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season standings at the One Arena Cainta.
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[2026-05-07 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — JOHN Carlo Pasco and John Robert Laña registered contrasting wins to reach the boys' U18 quarterfinals in the Philta Age Group Championships at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.
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[2026-05-07 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte described as "trash" the claim that she threw a laptop at one of her impeachment counsels, saying that it is one of those campaigns to destroy her credibility.
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[2026-05-07 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte described as "trash" the claim that she threw a laptop at one of her impeachment counsels, saying that it is one of those campaigns to destroy her credibility.
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[2026-05-07 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, top left, delivers her opening statement during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, Philippines, Thursday, May 7, 2026. (Eloisa Lopez/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-05-07 12:25 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-07 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Jeepney drivers gather to receive government cash aid in Manila on April 16. Transportation workers are among those hit hardest by soaring fuel prices in the Philippines, which imports 98% of its oil needs. © Reuters
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[2026-05-07 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Jeepney drivers gather to receive government cash aid in Manila on April 16. Transportation workers are among those hit hardest by soaring fuel prices in the Philippines, which imports 98% of its oil needs. © Reuters
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[2026-05-07 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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