Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-15 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — World No. 45 Alex Eala found herself on the losing end in the battle of Pinay lefties, yielding to No. 25 Leylah Fernandez at the WTA 500 Stuttgart Open first round, 1-6, 4-6, in Germany Wednesday in Manila.
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[2026-04-15 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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[2026-04-15 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mounted the 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair ( F) from April 8 to 12 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. The event featured over 320 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country engaged in food manufacturing, processing, and related enterprises.
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[2026-04-15 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WITH the war in the Middle East entering a dangerous new phase and looking set to continue for at least several more weeks, economists and policymakers all over the world are scrambling to interpret what the impacts would be on ordinary citizens and businesses. Our analysts and policymakers here in the Philippines are no exception.
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[2026-04-15 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: IN an increasingly digital world, accurate information makes systems trustworthy, Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said Tuesday at The Manila Times Digital Innovation forum.
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[2026-04-15 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday rejected China’s denial of Chinese fishermen’s use of cyanide in fishing activities around Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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[2026-04-15 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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[2026-04-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ALL of a sudden, Raymond Powell is no longer just what had struck this column as a United States undercover operative doing covert propaganda for fanning Filipino hatred for China. It appears he can now claim legitimate membership in Philippine media, having successfully gotten his contributed two-part piece “Beijing’s good-cop, bad-cop playbook in Manila” published by The Manila Times.
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[2026-04-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Specialty generic pharmaceutical company Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has formally entered the Philippine primary care segment with the launch of CaRMeLin Portfolio, a new therapeutic portfolio covering cardiometabolic, renal, liver and alimentary conditions.
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[2026-04-15 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-15 01:39 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday that cyanide fishing appears to be recurring in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, citing multiple encounters and laboratory-confirmed findings, even as China dismissed the allegations as fabricated.
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[2026-04-15 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TNT stayed composed in the face of Blackwater’s endgame rally to pull off a 99-94 win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-04-15 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) shared findings on 36 acknowledgment receipts in connection with confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education (DepEd).
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[2026-04-15 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has urged its members to "prioritize" energy supply to fellow Asean and refrain from unnecessary trade restrictions in times of crisis.
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[2026-04-15 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Ultra Lotto 6/58, Super Lotto 6/49, and Lotto 6/42 draws on Tuesday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-04-14 23:56 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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[2026-04-14 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Cignal Super Spikers shrugged off a heavily pro-Creamline atmosphere to score a convincing 25-13, 13-25, 25-16, 25-16 victory over the Creamline Cool Smashers in the semifinals of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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[2026-04-14 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila said tests found cyanide in bottles seized near the Second Thomas Shoal, rejecting Beijing’s claim that the evidence was manufactured
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[2026-04-14 23:16 UTC+10:00] [Armed Forces of the Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manila said tests found cyanide in bottles seized near the Second Thomas Shoal, rejecting Beijing’s claim that the evidence was manufactured
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[2026-04-14 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — NLEX caught fire in the fourth quarter as it pulverized hapless Macau, 106-97 to grab a share of second place in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-04-14 23:07 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 22:38 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The preparations of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will continue and will not be wasted even if the elections will be postponed, its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: 'Its nice to be back,' says Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco Barzaga to the media after showing up at the House of Representatives' justice committee hearing on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on April 14, 2026. Barzaga said that he was expecting the warrant against him that was issued by a Makati court related to the case filed against him by billionaire Enrique Razon, National Unity Party Chairman Ronaldo Puno and Manila Rep.
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[2026-04-14 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro, chairman of the House of Representatives' Committee on Justice, references a viral song as she defends the panel's hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to impeach Vice President Duterte on April 14, 2026.
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[2026-04-14 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Filipinas (AP) — Más de 17.000 militares estadounidenses y filipinos participarán en uno de sus mayores ejercicios anuales de combate en Filipinas, que subrayan el firme compromiso de Estados Unidos con Asia pese a su preocupación por Oriente Medio, afirmó un funcionario militar estadounidense el martes.
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[2026-04-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Demonstrators from pro-impeachment groups gather outside the House of Representatives in Quezon City on April 14, 2026, calling for a fair and transparent impeachment process and urging Vice President Sara Duterte to face the proceedings.
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[2026-04-14 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines that underscore the United States’ staunch commitment to Asia despite its preoccupation with the Middle East, a U.S. military official said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — First time to step into the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) semifinals, the Farm Fresh Foxies displayed heart and grit to take down the PLDT High Speed Hitters in four sets, 25-23, 18-25, 25-19, 25-23, in the 2026 PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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[2026-04-14 20:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PVL 2026 All-Filipino Conference
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[2026-04-14 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Philippine marines participate in an amphibious landing exercise as part of the annual joint U.S.-Philippine military exercises known as Balikatan, or "shoulder to shoulder", in May 2025 in Palawan province, the Philippines. © AP
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[2026-04-14 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-04-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — COMEBACKING Marian Capadocia ousted fourth seed Kaye Ann Emana, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, Tuesday to reach the third round of the Philta Women's National Open at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Malate, Manila.
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[2026-04-14 19:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NAGA CITY, Cebu — Inclusive banking took center stage in this city as the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) urged local government units (LGUs) and private individuals to take advantage of more accessible financial services following the inauguration of its branch-lite unit in the province.
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[2026-04-14 19:01 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the extension of the filing of income tax returns (ITR) to May 15, 2026.
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[2026-04-14 18:15 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 18:08 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 18:03 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines – Ethan Lago turned early adversity into a commanding triumph, showcasing composure beyond his years to outplay Lucas Revilleza and secure a three-stroke victory in the boys’ 7-10 division of the ICTSI Alta Vista Junior PGT Championship on Tuesday at Alta Vista Golf and Country Club here on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Japan’s sakura season rift to a defamation hearing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-04-14 17:15 UTC+10:00] [Yangon] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Japan’s sakura season rift to a defamation hearing, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2026-04-14 17:12 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — PHILIPPINE Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino declared it’s all systems go for the participation of 101 athletes in the 6th Asian Beach Games set April 22 to 30 in Sanya, China.
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[2026-04-14 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ramil Madriaga, alleged former bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, said the P125 million in confidential funds of the Office of this Vice President in 2022 was "disposed of" in less than 24 hours.
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[2026-04-14 16:07 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-14 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — What began as a dream interview for Anne Curtis turned into a memorable “Andy Sachs” moment after the actress and host tripped while approaching Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway at the Tokyo press event for "The Devil Wears Prada 2."
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