Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-23 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday rejected claims that among those who were killed in the Toboso, Negros Occidental were “civilians.”
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[2026-04-23 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is confident thatfugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co, one of the central figures in the multibillion-peso flood control scandal, will be brought home, Malacañang said Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday trashed China’s recent accusation that the Philippine Navy ship anchored on Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been damaging the marine ecosystem by burning garbage and dumping waste into the open sea.
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[2026-04-23 16:17 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will now require the attachment of a birth certificate upon the filing of certificate of candidacy (COC) for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) and succeeding elections.
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[2026-04-23 16:16 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-23 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Thursday maintained it was “all systems go” for the staging of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and related Summits this year despite the crisis the nation is facing.
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[2026-04-23 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — An ecologist warned that the presence of the Finlayson’s squirrel—an invasive species classified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)—is alarming, noting that its presence competes with native wildlife.
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[2026-04-23 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Leg 3 of the Luzon and Visayas-Mindanao series of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) resumes next week at John Hay in Baguio and Del Monte in Bukidnon, bringing together early standouts and emerging talents in a pivotal race for top honors and valuable Elite Junior Finals points.
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[2026-04-23 15:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The four-leg Visayas swing of the Palawan Pawnshop National Tennis Circuit concludes with the Bagong Pilipinas Juniors Age-Group Championships Thursday, featuring another strong field vying for top honors and valuable ranking points at the Villareal Stadium courts in Roxas City, Capiz.
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[2026-04-23 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday challenged China to substantiate its accusation that the Philippines was dumping garbage in inshore waters, dismissing the claim as baseless and mocking Beijing’s rhetoric.
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[2026-04-23 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CASINO Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible gaming platforms, awarded P84.55 million to a sole jackpot winner during a private ceremony held in Clark, Pampanga — the platform’s second major payout this April and another fully verified release under the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) regulatory framework.
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[2026-04-23 14:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS the Philippines’ leading microfinance services provider, Cebuana Lhuillier has witnessed how financial inclusion continues to evolve alongside the realities of everyday Filipino life. For many, financial participation does not begin with investments or formal banking relationships — it starts with immediate needs: access to liquidity, the discipline to save, the ambition to grow a business and the ability to protect what has been built over time.
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[2026-04-23 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —A spokesman for Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez said they will question the Precautionary Hold Departure Order (PHDO) issued to his client by the Sandiganbayan.
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[2026-04-23 14:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Students from the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City are in mourning after one of their own was killed in what the military described as an encounter with rebels of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Toboso, Negros Occidental last April 19, 2026.
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[2026-04-23 13:59 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – For the third and final time, the International Criminal Court (ICC) affirms that it has jurisdiction over former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s case of crimes against humanity, despite the Philippines’ eventual withdrawal from the Rome Statute.
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[2026-04-23 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Dingdong Dantes and Steve Harvey will share the screen for the first time in a special crossover episode of “Family Feud” airing Friday, April 24.
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[2026-04-23 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City has taken over the Japan International Cooperation Agency-backed Magokoro elderly care facility after the completion of its one-year pilot implementation, with the local government set to continue and expand services for senior citizens, the local government said Thursday.
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[2026-04-23 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has ordered all 142 villages to implement strict energy-saving measures—aimed at reducing costs, stabilizing supply, and protecting communities from the ripple effects of the ongoing crisis.
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[2026-04-23 12:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Authorities arrested 20 Chinese nationals in the Davao region on Wednesday, uncovering an alleged illegal mining and smuggling network that yielded explosives and uniforms of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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[2026-04-23 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Beyond Hostage Crisis’, set to open in Hong Kong next month, draws mixed reactions, with some raising trauma concerns and others defending it
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[2026-04-23 12:47 UTC+10:00] [Wang Fuk Court] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Beyond Hostage Crisis’, set to open in Hong Kong next month, draws mixed reactions, with some raising trauma concerns and others defending it
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[2026-04-23 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A 27-year-old American was detained by police at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for alleged unruly behavior.
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[2026-04-23 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has been busy these past few days as two foreigners were apprehended separately for unruly behavior.
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[2026-04-23 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Protesters hold signs during a rally in front of the Department of Migrant Workers headquarters in Mandaluyong City, the Philippines, on March 30, calling for the protection of Philippine migrant workers in the Middle East amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. © Reuters
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[2026-04-23 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended the filing of additional criminal charges for large-scale illegal recruitment and estafa against London-based Italian entrepreneur Adel En Nouri and several others in connection with an alleged recruitment scam.
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[2026-04-23 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cebuano Arthur Pantino defeated France Vhielle Dilao, 6-0, 6-2, to reach the round of 16 in the Philta Men's National Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
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[2026-04-23 11:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said that her travel plans have "changed" after the Office of the President (OP) issued a travel authority for her on Wednesday night.
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[2026-04-23 11:00 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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[2026-04-23 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Motorists in Bagbag, Quezon City will have to slow down or take alternate routes from April 22 to April 30 as the North Luzon Expressway enforces traffic restrictions for its Northlink construction works.
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[2026-04-23 09:40 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-23 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Yeng Guiao knows one of these days, his league-leading Rain or Shine squad will encounter a bad, shooting night.
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[2026-04-23 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has refused to release former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, ruling that it has jurisdiction over his case despite his country’s withdrawal from the tribunal. The 81‑year‑old will remain in custody in The Hague.
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[2026-04-23 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-23 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-23 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-23 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WILDLY optimistic reports this week have hailed the signing of an agreement between the United States and Philippine governments for the development of a large (4,000 acres, according to the press release from the US Embassy in Manila) industrial estate, dubbed an “economic security zone,” to rapidly advance “AI (artificial intelligence)-native investment acceleration” under America’s “Pax Silica” initiative.
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[2026-04-23 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-23 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Global girl group Unis will perform in Manila for the inaugural “Otaku Pop Fes” on April 25 and 26.
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[2026-04-23 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Interior secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento on Wednesday took his oath as the head of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (Opapru).
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[2026-04-23 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Magdalo group wanted to support senator Risa Hontiveros for president.
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[2026-04-23 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos expressed disappointed with the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) asserting jurisdiction over the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
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[2026-04-23 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division issued a precautionary Hold Departure Order (HDO) against former speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
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[2026-04-23 00:06 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-04-23 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Mega Lotto 6/45 draws on Wednesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-04-22 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The ethics complaint against Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa for his continued absence in the Senate may be dismissed if he gives up his salary and allowances, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-22 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A hearing into complaints about the financial position of the vice-president and her husband could potentially lead to her impeachment
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[2026-04-22 23:38 UTC+10:00] [AMLC] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A hearing into complaints about the financial position of the vice-president and her husband could potentially lead to her impeachment
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