[2026-04-30 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos to pursue legal, diplomatic means to bring Co home, says Palace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will pursue legal and diplomatic means to bring fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co home to the Philippines, Malacañang said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/marcos-to-pursue-legal-diplomatic-means-to-bring-co-home-says-palace/2332468

[2026-04-30 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian pushes stronger reintegration for returning OFWs amid Middle East conflict

Snippet: SENATOR Win Gatchalian renewed his call to institutionalize support for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFW), urging the passage of the proposed Bagong Balikbayan Act amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. He stressed that every OFW deserves the opportunity to fully reintegrate into Philippine society after working abroad.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-pushes-stronger-reintegration-for-returning-ofws-amid-middle-east-conflict/2332411

[2026-04-30 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos inaugurates P1B irrigation project in Leyte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday inaugurated the P1.1 billion irrigation project, a key infrastructure development expected to increase agricultural productivity in Leyte province.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/marcos-inaugurates-p1b-irrigation-project-in-leyte/2332405

[2026-04-30 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House impeach proceedings defended

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro defended the proceedings conducted by the Committee on Justice of the House of Representatives which found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/national/house-impeach-proceedings-defended/2332407

[2026-04-30 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Exhibit highlights National Artist Leandro Locsin’s works

Snippet: The University of Santo Tomas (UST) College of Architecture showcases the works of its alumnus, National Artist Leandro Locsin in its new exhibit. The architect behind the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) was known for his brutalist and floating architecture, which were showcased in 'The Poet of Concrete.' In a guided tour on April 30, 2026, led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the UST College of Architecture, Caryn Paredes-Santillan, International Relations coordinator at UST’s College

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/videos/watch-exhibit-highlights-national-artist-leandro-locsins-works/2332382

[2026-04-30 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Govt unveils microsite for Middle East crisis response

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Thursday unveiled the "Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport" (UPLIFT) microsite, which reflects the government’s efforts to cushion the impact of surging oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/govt-unveils-microsite-for-middle-east-crisis-response/2332393

[2026-04-30 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: West PH Sea: Philippines, allies deploy 11 vessels for Balikatan drills

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and like-minded forces deployed 11 vessels for joint maritime drills in the West Philippine Sea from April 20 to May 1 as part of this year’s Balikatan (“shoulder-to-shoulder”) exercises, the military said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/473849/west-ph-sea-philippines-allies-deploy-11-vessels-for-balikatan-drills/

[2026-04-30 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fuel prices up next week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fuel prices are expected to increase next week, with diesel seen rising by P1.50 to P2 per liter and gasoline by P2.50 to P3 per liter, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a weaker Philippine peso against the US dollar, according to local oil industry sources.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/business/fuel-prices-up-next-week/2332395

[2026-04-30 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Majority of Filipinos believe allegations of VP Duterte’s ‘hidden wealth’ — survey

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Majority of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte holds billions of pesos in undisclosed bank accounts, with public opinion sharply divided along political lines, according to a nationwide survey following recent legislative inquiries and reports from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/majority-of-filipinos-believe-allegations-of-vp-dutertes-hidden-wealth-survey/2332313

[2026-04-30 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Preparations for BARMM parliamentary election in full swing

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Preparations are in full swing for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary election as national government agencies and partner institutions coordinate security, legal, and administrative measures to ensure orderly and credible polls.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/preparations-for-barmm-parliamentary-election-in-full-swing/2332290

[2026-04-30 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Entertainment journalist Danny Vibas dies at 71

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Veteran entertainment journalist Danilo “Danny” Vibas died on Wednesday, April 29. He was 71.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/entertainment-journalist-danny-vibas-dies-at-71/2332288

[2026-04-30 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BINI honored with Global Force Award at Billboard Women in Music 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The “Nation’s Girl Group” BINI took a major step onto the international stage after receiving the Global Force Award at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 on Wednesday night (Thursday in Manila) at the Hollywood Palladium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bini-honored-with-global-force-award-at-billboard-women-in-music-2026/2332285

[2026-04-30 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dengvaxia trial looms after judge junks motions to dismiss case

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The much-delayed Dengvaxia case will now likely go full blast after a Quezon City court judge turned down the motions filed by former Health secretary and now Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin and other co-accused to dismiss the multiple cases for reason of "double jeopardy," among others, according to the public prosecutors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/dengvaxia-trial-looms-after-judge-junks-motions-to-dismiss-case/2332299

[2026-04-30 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Eastern police strengthen security preparations for Labor Day

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Eastern Police District (EPD) is ramping up preparations for Labor Day on May 1, 2026 to ensure the safety and security.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/eastern-police-strengthen-security-preparations-for-labor-day/2332257

[2026-04-30 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DPWH orders bus firm to pay for EDSA-Ortigas flyover fire damage

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) demanded payment from a bus company for repair costs following a fire that damaged a major Metro Manila flyover.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/dpwh-orders-bus-firm-to-pay-for-edsa-ortigas-flyover-fire-damage/2332256

[2026-04-30 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Who is ICC Judge Joanna Korner?

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — International Criminal Court (ICC) Judge Joanna Korner was selected by the tribunal to preside over the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/who-is-icc-judge-joanna-korner/2332228

[2026-04-30 12:22 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA denies supplier’s claim for 601 undelivered vehicles to Batangas provincial gov’t

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/commission-audit-junks-claim-vehicle-supplier-batangas-provincial-government/

[2026-04-30 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French teen facing jail over straw licking stunt allowed to leave Singapore

Snippet: Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien gets permission to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for an internship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351928/french-teen-facing-jail-over-straw-licking-stunt-allowed-leave-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 12:10 UTC+10:00] [mischief] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French teen facing jail over straw licking stunt allowed to leave Singapore

Snippet: Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien gets permission to travel to Manila from May 2-25 for an internship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3351928/french-teen-facing-jail-over-straw-licking-stunt-allowed-leave-singapore

[2026-04-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Metro Manila] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Philippines’ new anti-Pogo playbook rein in fast-moving scam hubs?

Snippet: The new inter-agency rules aim to give investigators a framework tailored to Pogo-linked crime and support a coordinated response

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3351903/can-philippines-new-anti-pogo-playbook-rein-fast-moving-scam-hubs

[2026-04-30 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BI nabs alleged foreign scammers, money launderers in Pampanga crackdown

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Authorities arrested three foreigners in Pampanga for their suspected involvement in online scamming and money laundering, as part of the government’s intensified crackdown on transnational crimes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/bi-nabs-alleged-foreign-scammers-money-launderers-in-pampanga-crackdown/2332230

[2026-04-30 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOLE rolls out P260M livelihood aid nationwide for Labor Day

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is rolling out more than ₱261.5 million in livelihood assistance nationwide this Labor Day, targeting 11,257 beneficiaries under its Kabuhayan Program in a major push to strengthen long-term income opportunities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/dole-rolls-out-p260m-livelihood-aid-nationwide-for-labor-day/2332219

[2026-04-30 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LTFRB summons bus operator over failure to grant mandated fare discounts

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned a bus operator and its driver for allegedly failing to provide mandated fare discounts under the government’s service contracting program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/ltfrb-summons-bus-operator-over-failure-to-grant-mandated-fare-discounts/2332220

[2026-04-30 10:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Evidence for threat, sedition not 'foundation for probable cause,' says Sara's lawyer

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The counsel of Vice President Sara Duterte in the complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Thursday said that the evidence presented at the House of Representtaives' impeachment hearing on Wednesday was not a foundation for probable cause.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/evidence-for-threat-sedition-not-foundation-for-probable-cause-says-saras-lawyer/2332201

[2026-04-30 10:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fire hits residential building in Manila

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fire broke out from a residential building in Sta. Cruz Manila early Thursday morning, reaching the fourth alarm.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/fire-hits-residential-building-in-manila/2332189

[2026-04-30 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What’s next after House committee OKs VP Sara impeachment complaints?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/what-next-impeachment-case-vice-president-sara-duterte-2026/

[2026-04-30 04:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PCUP facilitates retrieval and distribution of donated wheelchairs for urban poor beneficiaries

Snippet: THE Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) successfully facilitated the retrieval and distribution of 15 donated wheelchairs from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) Imus Warehouse, following the initiative, coordination and request of Commissioner Reynaldo Galupo to the Pagcor.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/tmt-newswire/pcup-facilitates-retrieval-and-distribution-of-donated-wheelchairs-for-urban-poor-beneficiaries/2331959

[2026-04-30 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: IBMC 2026 brings global BNI leaders to Manila

Snippet: THE International Business Matching Conference (IBMC) 2026 is set to take place at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City on June 17—18, 2026, bringing together an exceptional lineup of global BNI leaders, national directors and industry experts in one powerful event.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/tmt-newswire/ibmc-2026-brings-global-bni-leaders-to-manila/2331952

[2026-04-30 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iloilo turns back Manila rally for first MPBL win

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Iloilo United Royals averted a major collapse and bested Manila Batang Quiapo, 101-96, on Wednesday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Baliwag Star Arena in Bulacan.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/sports/iloilo-turns-back-manila-rally-for-first-mpbl-win/2331926

[2026-04-30 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bahio game-winner lifts NLEX past ROS

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — JB Bahio nailed the game-winning basket with 0.3 seconds to go to lift NLEX to a nail biting 92-90 decision against a shocked Rain or Shine side in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/sports/bahio-game-winner-lifts-nlex-past-ros/2331917

[2026-04-30 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: FEU makes Finals return, sends Ateneo packing

Snippet: FAR Eastern University (FEU) returned to the Finals after dispatching Ateneo de Manila in five sets, 25-23, 20-25, 16-25, 25-17, 15-12, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball Final Four at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/sports/feu-makes-finals-return-sends-ateneo-packing/2331623

[2026-04-30 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cebu tightens security for ASEAN Summit

Snippet: CEBU CITY — A week before Southeast Asian leaders and thousands of delegates arrive in Cebu, authorities have turned the province into a tightly coordinated security grid as preparations for the 48th Asean Summit move into full operational mode.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/regions/cebu-tightens-security-for-asean-summit/2331780

[2026-04-30 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DSWD rolls out Walang Gutom Program in Samar

Snippet: THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continued to strengthen its Walang Gutom Program (WGP) as part of the government’s efforts to address involuntary hunger among low-income Filipino families.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/regions/dswd-rolls-out-walang-gutom-program-in-samar/2331762

[2026-04-30 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Modernizing PH agribusiness with financing, tech and logistics

Snippet: For decades, Philippine agriculture has been trapped in a costly paradox: periods of abundance that end in waste, followed by scarcity that drives prices upward. In provinces such as Nueva Vizcaya and Ilocos Norte, the recurring image of onions and tomatoes left to rot by the roadside has become shorthand for a deeper structural failure.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/supplements/modernizing-ph-agribusiness-with-financing-tech-and-logistics/2331748

[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Okada Manila with feasts, retreats, exciting rewards

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/tmt-newswire/celebrate-mothers-day-at-okada-manila-with-feasts-retreats-exciting-rewards/2331686

[2026-04-30 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Stay, savor and slow down at Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/tmt-newswire/stay-savor-and-slow-down-at-lanson-place-mall-of-asia-manila/2331721

[2026-04-30 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No winners in Grand Lotto 6/55, Mega Lotto 6/45 draws for April 29

Snippet: There were no winners in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and the Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/no-winners-in-grand-lotto-655-mega-lotto-645-draws-for-april-29/2331813

[2026-04-29 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NBI authenticates VP Duterte's kill remark video

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday authenticated the video wherein Vice President Sara Duterte made a kill remark against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/national/nbi-authenticates-vp-dutertes-kill-remark-video/2331654

[2026-04-29 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Russian Yacht, Cruise Ships Ferry Seafarers Out of Gulf – Philippines

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Russian super-yacht trapped in the Gulf by the Middle East war carried stranded Filipino seafarers out through the perilous Strait of Hormuz, the Philippines government said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/russian-yacht-cruise-ships-ferry-seafarers-out-of-gulf-philippines/2331647

[2026-04-29 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Defensor seeks Ombudsman’s help to show ‘missing’ whistleblower in public

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Anakalusugan party-list congressman Michael “Mike” Defensor on Wednesday sought the help of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to locate the whereabouts of ex-Marine Sergeant Orly Guteza, the surprise whistleblower on flood control corruption scandal.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/defensor-seeks-ombudsmans-help-to-show-missing-whistleblower-in-public/2331624

[2026-04-29 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH, Thailand agree any border dispute must be resolved peacefully

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Thailand underscored the need to pursue peaceful means in resolving the border dispute between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/ph-thailand-agree-any-border-dispute-must-be-resolved-peacefully/2331611

[2026-04-29 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Imee Marcos presses DA to fast-track fuel support for fisherfolk amid rising fuel costs

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to fast-track the rollout of fuel assistance for fisherfolk affected by the oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/imee-marcos-presses-da-to-fast-track-fuel-support-for-fisherfolk-amid-rising-fuel-costs/2331608

[2026-04-29 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: NBI chief says case vs Sara on alleged threats vs Marcos depends on DOJ probe results

Snippet: National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag says they are awaiting the resolution of the Department of Justice's investigation regarding the alleged threats of Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others before they can file a case against her. Matibag issued the statement during the impeachment hearing against Duterte at the House on April 29, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/videos/watch-nbi-chief-says-case-vs-sara-on-alleged-threats-vs-marcos-depends-on-doj-probe-results/2331544

[2026-04-29 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Paolo Marcoleta attributes Piolo character quote to John Lloyd character

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sagip Rep. Paolo Henry Marcoleta mistakenly attributed a movie quote to a character portrayed by John Lloyd Cruz during the resumption of the House Committee on Justice hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/national/paolo-marcoleta-attributes-piolo-character-quote-to-john-lloyd-character/2331539

[2026-04-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NBI says surveiling persons over VP kill remark vs Marcos

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Director Melvin Matibag of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) told lawmakers on Wednesday that the bureau was surveiling several people in connection with Vice President Sara Duterte's kill remark against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/news/national/nbi-says-surveiling-persons-over-vp-kill-remark-vs-marcos/2331537

[2026-04-29 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: PhilHealth urged to offer free vaccines than offering case rates

Snippet: A health expert urges the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to consider offering free vaccinations to its members, stressing that preventive care could help reduce long-term healthcare costs. Speaking at a press conference on April 29, 2026, Brian Posadas, vice president of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination, said the state insurer should expand its focus from covering specific vaccines to making immunization more accessible through free vaccination programs.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/videos/watch-philhealth-urged-to-offer-free-vaccines-than-offering-case-rates/2331538

[2026-04-29 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Experts urge vaccination for adults, elderly

Snippet: Health experts urge adults, particularly the elderly, to stay up to date with recommended vaccinations to protect against serious infectious diseases. Speaking at a press conference on April 29, 2026 in Mandaluyong City, Dr. Lulu Bravo, executive director of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination, emphasized that infectious diseases like influenza and pneumonia were not just seasonal ailments but were significant threats that could lead to severe complications, especially in older adults.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/videos/watch-experts-urge-vaccination-for-adults-elderly/2331477

[2026-04-29 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnolia drubs woeful Titan, boosts QF bid

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Magnolia dominated a woeful Titan Ultra, to keep its PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup playoff hopes alive on Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/sports/magnolia-drubs-woeful-titan-boosts-qf-bid/2331476

[2026-04-29 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BREAKING: Marcos summons French, Czech envoys over Zaldy Co

Snippet: President Marcos met with French ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel, and the Czech chargé d'affaires Eva Tenzin. Marcos expressed disappointment that despite the Philippines’ earnest efforts, fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co remains at large in Europe. Marcos requested for further information as to why Co was released from custody by the Czech authorities.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/29/videos/breaking-marcos-summons-french-czech-envoys-over-zaldy-co/2331408

[2026-04-29 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Philippine congressional committee says there's evidence to impeach Vice President Duterte

Snippet: Protesters shout slogans as they hold a rally outside the House of Representatives while a congressional hearing on an impeachment bid against Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing in Quezon, Philippines, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/philippines-vice-president-sara-duterte-impeachment-4179d66a022c515320c1f4468f88b55e