Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-04 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—A magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
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[2026-05-04 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the inauguration of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) Subsection 3, a a 7.88 km stretch of road connecting the Silang Interchange to Governor’s Drive Interchange in General Trias City. It is expected to cut travel time between Biñan City, Laguna, and General Trias, Cavite, from one hour to 26 minutes.
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[2026-05-04 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Even with just eight players competing on Sunday, Barangay Ginebra showed grit fighting through adversity, while coach Tim Cone managed to draw out a gem of a game from seldom-used gunner Ralph Cu in the most crucial point of the team’s PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup elimination round campaign.
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[2026-05-04 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PAGUDPUD — South Korean Min Kyeong Ho of the Seoul Cycling Team clocked 5:12:13, speeding his way to a solo finish at the MPTC Tour of Luzon Stage 6 from Tuguegarao City, Cagayan to Municipality of Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala rose career-high No. 88 in the official Women's Tennis Association (WTA) doubles rankings on Monday.
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[2026-05-04 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Bureau of Customs (BOC) delivered its strongest performance last month, collecting P86.4 billion and surpassing its target by P7.8 in April.
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[2026-05-04 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has directed parties in the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte to submit observations on his continued detention.
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[2026-05-04 14:16 UTC+10:00] [Editorials] [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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[2026-05-04 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice did not take shortcuts in tackling the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro said Monday.
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[2026-05-04 13:29 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-04 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Public Works and Highways has mobilized heavy equipment to clear ash-covered roads in Albay.
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[2026-05-04 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the opening of a new segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax), citing reduced travel time and improved connectivity in South Luzon.
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[2026-05-04 12:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers ( DMW) has issued Advisory No. 23, Series of 2026, permitting the temporary and conditional crew change of Filipino seafarers in Middle East conflict zones. This decision cites a recent ceasefire and safety assurances from the Iranian government as the primary reasons for the shift in policy.
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[2026-05-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-04 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-04 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to use a wet cloth as an alternative to N95 face masks, following the reported shortage after the Mayon Volcano eruption on May 2.
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[2026-05-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Uncategorized] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on justice is set to formally adopt Monday its report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, paving the way for the transmission of the Articles of Impeachment to the plenary.
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[2026-05-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-04 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: PAG-ASA ISLAND, PALAWAN, Philippines — What Rodrigo Duterte could only joke about in the 2016 presidential campaign, activist coalition Atin Ito actually achieved a decade later when it carried out a jet-ski flag ride in waters off Pag-asa (Thitu) Island, a key highlight of its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-05-04 07:40 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A private think tank on Sunday urged the government to accelerate energy projects under Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec) instead of considering arrangements with other parties that may expose the Philippines to “geopolitical pressure.”
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[2026-05-04 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TUGUEGARAO CITY — Russian Ivan Anisimov of LCW UAE Cycle earned two stages win in a row after ruling the Tour of Luzon Stage 5 from Santiago City, Isabela to Tuguegarao, Cagayan on Sunday.
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[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-04 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-04 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra massacred Rain or Shine, 114-90 behind its 21 three-point shots to boost its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup top 4 hopes on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-05-03 23:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Science and Technology-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) officially opened this year’s National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE), an annual platform that promotes and showcases Filipino innovations from across the country.
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[2026-05-03 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Pia Cayetano supported the appeal of the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to higher education institutions (HEIs) to defer planned tuition increases.
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[2026-05-03 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Meralco strengthened its top 4 bid after manhandling Blackwater, 108-93 in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-05-03 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines wove a pulse-pounding, comics-inspired epic on the UAAP streetdance floor, mesmerizing the eight-team field with a vivid, hero-laden showcase that celebrated the true spirit of Filipino pop culture.
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[2026-05-03 21:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Bicol Region field office has extended aid to families affected by the eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay province.
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[2026-05-03 20:38 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday commended the Atin Ito Coalition as it successfully reached Pag-asa Island and planted a Philippine flag in Sandy Cay in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the weekend.
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[2026-05-03 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos on Sunday urged his fellow lawmakers of the House of Representatives to fast-track the approval of the proposed Kalinga Act, which he said would protect the poor and the middle class during an oil crisis.
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[2026-05-03 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: PAG-ASA ISLAND — The Atin Ito Coalition on Sunday carried out the first jetski flag ride in the waters off Pag-asa Island, a key highlight of its fourth civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-05-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [People] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-03 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Disasters in the Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-03 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Disasters in the Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
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[2026-05-03 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Super rookie Bella Belen initially could not believe she made it into the first 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Star cast… And then she finished as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the event/
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[2026-05-03 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rivalries and a tightening race for Elite Junior Finals berths set the stage for a high-stakes showdown as the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship gets going on Monday at the Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Trece Martires, Cavite.
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[2026-05-03 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Bea Quiambao stamped her class as the country’s brightest endurance racing star, delivering a commanding, back-to-back statement performance by ruling the inaugural IRONMAN 5150 Camiguin on Sunday – two months after her triumph at IRONMAN 70.3 Davao.
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[2026-05-03 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Rizal, and Cavite will have water interruptions this week due to maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said.
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[2026-05-03 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila faces a rise in youth suicides linked to emotional distress, prompting calls for the nationwide expansion of well-being resources
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[2026-05-03 15:30 UTC+10:00] [National Capital Region Police Office] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila faces a rise in youth suicides linked to emotional distress, prompting calls for the nationwide expansion of well-being resources
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[2026-05-03 14:41 UTC+10:00] [Celebrities] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The impeachment case vs. Vice President Sara Duterte moves forward, while former lawmaker Zaldy Co keeps evading the law. A landfill fire in Navotas rages on, as joint war games with the United States expand to include more allies. Meanwhile, BINI keeps serving Pinoy Pride as Billboard honors them in Hollywood.
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[2026-05-03 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Russian Ivan Anisimov earned two stages win in a row after ruling the Tour of Luzon Stage 5 from Santiago City, Isabela to Tuguegarao, Cagayan on Sunday.
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[2026-05-03 13:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The search for future Grandmasters resumes for Philippine chess as Olongapo City hosts the National Age Group Chess Championships slated June 3 to 7 at the SMX Convention Center in Zambales’ highly urbanized city.
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[2026-05-03 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala is set for a 2-notch rise to No. 42 in the official Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings on Monday.
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[2026-05-03 13:43 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday commended the successful mission of Atin Ito Coalition, describing it as a testament to the indomitable spirit of Filipinos and a powerful assertion of the nation’s sovereignty.
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[2026-05-03 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Flights at the Bicol International Airport (BIA) were canceled on Sunday, May 3, due to Mayon Volcano's continued unrest.
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[2026-05-03 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A motorcycle taxi riders’ group urged Congress to pass the long-delayed Motorcycle Taxi Bill, calling for a framework that would grant franchises directly to riders rather than to digital platforms.
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[2026-05-03 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Government leaders from Southeast Asia and European business executives will gather in Cebu on May 7 for the Asean-EU Sustainability Summit, ahead of the 48th Asean Leaders’ Summit, to address economic resilience and sustainable growth amid ongoing regional challenges.
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[2026-05-03 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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