Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS the Philippine financial system continues to expand, the focus is no longer just on bringing more Filipinos into the formal economy — it is about empowering them to actively participate in it. Across the country, households and small businesses continue to face income volatility, unexpected expenses, and limited financial buffers.
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[2026-04-17 18:06 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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[2026-04-17 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Segundo o Novo Jornal, um dos arguidos russos afirmou ter mantido encontros privados com figuras como Higino Carneiro, Dino Matrosse, Lukamba Gato e Marcos Nhunga, negando, no entanto, qualquer ligação à extinta rede de mercenários russa Wagner.
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[2026-04-17 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna and Andrian Rodriguez take center stage as they spearhead a strong field in the Capiztahan Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships, which kicks off Saturday, April 18 at Villareal Stadium in Roxas City.
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[2026-04-17 17:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 17:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine forces killed 10 suspected Muslim militants Friday in the deadliest clash so far this year in the south where troops have been fighting remaining rebels waging a considerably weakened separatist insurgency, officials said.
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[2026-04-17 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Kathlyn Bugna overcame a slow start to pull off a gritty 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 victory over Saze Nillama and fuel a remarkable two-title run in the Verde Aces Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships in Bacolod City.
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[2026-04-17 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FIVE Saturdays, one iconic bayfront. The 13th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition (PIPC) wrapped up at SM Mall of Asia with crowds gathering early and staying late, turning each night into a shared experience of music, lights, and city energy. The event delivered maxed-out experience week after week, with Seaside Boulevard filled with families, friends, and visitors taking in the show.
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[2026-04-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TOP seed Tennielle Madis and second pick Stefi Marithe Aludo downed separate rivals Friday to arrange a title showdown in the Philta National Women's Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
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[2026-04-17 13:57 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-17 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a P4 billion emergency loan program to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Friday.
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[2026-04-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI) highlights a powerful lineup of keynote speakers for its upcoming ECOMP-P5 Synergy Conference titled “Actionize the Missions of Economic Compass Pillars 5,” bringing together three of the country’s most respected leaders in governance, economic development, and capital markets.
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[2026-04-17 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — OPM rapper Hev Abi has denied allegations of illegal firearm and drug possession following his arrest in Quezon City earlier this week, as police said he was among several individuals detained in a raid tied to a firearms enforcement operation.
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[2026-04-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Mel)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The western suburb of Altona isn’t the first place you’d expect to be treated to an artisan salt that has been certified by UNESCO as an “intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding”. But here we are, at cheery, two-level Filipino restaurant Kumbira, having asin tibuok grated over dessert.
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[2026-04-17 12:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are expected to go down next week, as a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect and US President Donald Trump saying that both the US and Iran may sit down again over the weekend to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, local industry sources said Friday.
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[2026-04-17 12:02 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-17 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ bid to secure an extension of a US sanctions waiver allowing continued imports of Russian crude could place the country within a broader geopolitical contest between Washington and Beijing, an international law expert warned.
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[2026-04-17 11:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Drivers of jeepneys, the well-known public minibuses in the Philippines, are struggling to survive as fuel costs surge. Local oil companies, meanwhile, are accused of amassing record profits since the Iran war started. (Photo by Michael Beltran)
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[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Much hinges on how China and the Philippines manage the distrust between their frontline maritime forces
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[2026-04-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [Ferdinand Marcos Jnr] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Much hinges on how China and the Philippines manage the distrust between their frontline maritime forces
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[2026-04-17 03:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA (AP) — El presidente de Filipinas, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., manifestó el jueves que un exlegislador sospechoso en un escándalo de corrupción fue arrestado en la República Checa y que estaban en marcha gestiones para repatriarlo.
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[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects
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[2026-04-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [Czech Republic] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Efforts are under way to repatriate the ex-lawmaker, who is accused of pocketing huge kickbacks from flood-control projects
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[2026-04-17 03:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has expressed support for ongoing reforms to hospital payment under the country’s universal health care (UHC) program, as global experts gathered for a regional workshop on Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs).
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[2026-04-17 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MPOWER, the local retail electricity supplier of Manuel Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco), formalized its partnership with Rustan Coffee Corp. (RCOC), the authorized licensee of Starbucks in the Philippines, for the supply of electricity to select Starbucks branches across Metro Manila.
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[2026-04-17 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday night that a key suspect in a corruption scandal that has sparked public outrage in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic and that efforts were underway to repatriate the former lawmaker.
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[2026-04-17 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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[2026-04-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Columnist’s note: A few days ago, a handwritten note was presented by the media that was allegedly written by Ramil Madriaga. It dwells on an alleged plan by former president Rodrigo Duterte to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. I thought the note could be subjected to a forensic linguistic analysis, but someone could definitely do it better than I could.
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[2026-04-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THERE is a shadow looming over the hardworking, resilient Filipino. Such shadow keeps the Filipino wide awake even after overtime and side hustle. A shadow that hovers even in their sleep — like a nightmare. It is the shadow of debt. In its extreme form, it is rightfully a homophone of death.
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[2026-04-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: At a time when expansion is often equated with scale alone, the Winford Resort & Casino Manila is redefining what growth looks like in the Philippine gaming landscape. It is pursuing a more deliberate path—one that integrates responsible gaming, technology, sustainability, and a broader hospitality experience into a single, cohesive model.
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[2026-04-17 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday night said it taking note of the reported arrest of fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co in Prague, but said it is still verifying the veracity of the news “through official channels.”
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[2026-04-17 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House Committee on Justice will tackle the alleged unexplained wealth as well as Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of Vice President Sara Duterte in its next hearing which is on Apr. 22, 2026.
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[2026-04-17 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla on Thursday said that fugitive businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang was spotted in Calabarzon two weeks ago.
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[2026-04-17 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Marikina City on Thursday opened its new Heritage Building in San Roque, creating a space that highlights the city’s history and identity beyond its long-known shoe industry.
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[2026-04-17 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Education and the Department of Public Works and Highways have signed a memorandum of agreement to intensify the construction and upgrading of school facilities to address the chronic classroom shortage in the country.
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[2026-04-17 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Internal Affairs Board (IAB) of the Office of the Ombudsman has issued a show cause order for Assistant Special Prosecutor II Ryan Rey Quilala in connection with alleged involvement with Ramil Madriaga.
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[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo’s 1,400 combat troops mark most extensive participation yet in annual joint exercise and signal ‘priorities’ to Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-04-17 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Luzon Island] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo’s 1,400 combat troops mark most extensive participation yet in annual joint exercise and signal ‘priorities’ to Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-04-16 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday night said that former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co has been arrested in Prague, Czech Republic.
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[2026-04-16 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 on Thursday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-04-16 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-04-16 22:02 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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[2026-04-16 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Creamline Cool Smashers are back in the finals.
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[2026-04-16 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-04-16 21:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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