Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-11 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Business tycoon and sports patron Manny V. Pangilinan led the return of the Tour of Luzon in 2025 and nearly doubled its scale for 2026—all driven by his vision to soon witness the first Filipino compete in the Tour de France.
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[2026-04-11 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued a show cause order (SCO) and suspension of a Transport Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) unit following an incident involving an actress after the driver allegedly posted inappropriate social media content using her image.
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[2026-04-11 14:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The De La Salle Lady Spikers dominated the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 25-13, 25-12, 25-18, at the FilOil EcoOil Center Saturday noon to secure the top seed in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament.
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[2026-04-11 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker at the House of Representatives said he was "seriously" considering filing a resolution seeking a legislative inquiry into the persistent and disruptive water service of west zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. in his city.
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[2026-04-11 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) opened a new route connecting Manila to the dive sites and marine wonders of Koror, Palau to reinforce Manila's position as a "key regional transit hub while strengthening its role as a gateway for medical tourism."
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[2026-04-11 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University overcame a seven-point deficit in the second set before sweeping traditional rival De La Salle University, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22, to gain crucial breathing room in the race for the last two Final Four berths in the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday morning at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.
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[2026-04-11 13:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives aims to file a "package of measures" that would address rising fuel costs to be filed when Congress resumes on May 4.
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[2026-04-11 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former world champion Jerwin “The Pretty Boy” Ancajas plunges to action on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) to fight Mexican Rafael Rosas Ramirez in enemy’s territory at Tijuana, Mexico in a non-title featherweight debut.
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[2026-04-11 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AUGUSTA, US — Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in major golf history with birdies on six of Friday's (Saturday in Manila) last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters.
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[2026-04-11 11:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Hockey Philippines on Saturday named its roster for the upcoming Ice Hockey Men’s World Championships Division III Group B, which will be held in Hong Kong.
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[2026-04-11 11:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Karl Eldrew Yulo secured his second final qualification at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Osijek leg in Croatia, reaching the horizontal bar medal round Saturday midnight in Manila.
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[2026-04-11 11:01 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As fuel prices remain elevated and volatile, lawmakers, experts and fisherfolk groups are raising concerns over the Philippines’ renewed push to explore joint oil and gas development with China, warning that any deal must not come at the expense of sovereignty, transparency and long-term national interest.
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[2026-04-11 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [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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[2026-04-11 03:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Should the United States set up fuel storage facilities in the country, these would be owned and controlled by the government under the enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Friday.
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[2026-04-11 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) FORMER president and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo denied planning to oust Speaker Faustino Dy III amid reports that she is gunning for the speakership to stop the impeachment trial of her ally, Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-04-11 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MERALCO shoots for solo second spot when it battles winless Macau, while TNT tries to bounce back from a recent loss as it faces Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Saturday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
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[2026-04-11 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-11 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-11 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-11 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The FAMAS Prestige Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards held its second ceremony at the Fiesta Pavilion Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel, bringing together distinguished leaders and innovators from various sectors.
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[2026-04-11 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: RJ Abarrientos scored what proved to be the game-winning layup to lift Barangay Ginebra to a 91-89 victory against fierce rival Magnolia in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup Manila Clasico game on Friday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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[2026-04-11 00:15 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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[2026-04-10 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday expressed support for the administration’s move to give Filipino names to 131 geographical features in the Kalayaan Island Group (WPS) within the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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[2026-04-10 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said the current state of the nation has failed Filipino soldiers, citing the Marcos administration’s lack of an independent foreign policy framework and the resurgence of insurgency in some parts of the country.
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[2026-04-10 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Colegio de San Juan de Letran Lady Knights put on all their armor and came out firing on all cylinders to end the four-year reign of College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers in NCAA women’s volleyball.
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[2026-04-10 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Cebu opens its first-ever branch-lite unit of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), in Naga City, southern Cebu on April 10, 2026. DBP Chairman Philip G. Lo said the move reflected the bank’s commitment to expand inclusive and customer-centered financial services, and support local economic growth in fast-developing areas like Naga City.
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[2026-04-10 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Barges docking at Cebu ports, trucks hauling aggregates, and quarry sites across the province may soon face tighter scrutiny after the provincial government formed a new inter-agency minerals task force.
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[2026-04-10 20:34 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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[2026-04-10 20:27 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released the calendar of activities and periods of prohibited activities for the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections on September 14.
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[2026-04-10 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The pilot run for the ten peso per liter fuel subsidy will be rolled out in Metro Manila this weekend. L-T-F-R-B Chairman Vigor Mendoza says the program was expected to cover more than 142-thousand jeepney and U-V Express units nationwide. He says around 14-thousand gas stations will be involved in the subsidy program.
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[2026-04-10 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-10 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-04-10 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Autism advocates on Friday urge the passage of the National Autism Care Support and Inclusion Act, stressing that awareness alone is no longer sufficient. In a press conference in Quezon City on April 10, 2026, Autism Society Philippines Goodwill Ambassador and former Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee emphasized the need to move beyond awareness toward genuine inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum.
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[2026-04-10 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the country’s premier digital entertainment provider behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is solidifying the Philippines' presence on the global sporting map, securing the staging of world-renowned International Series (IS) for a second straight year.
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[2026-04-10 18:04 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-10 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Bulletin Board] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-10 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — BINI enters a new global chapter with its newly released EP “Signals,” featuring the key track “Blush,” which will be performed live for the first time at the group’s highly anticipated Coachella debut this Saturday (April 11) at 7:15 a.m. PHT (Philippine time), or Friday (April 10) at 4:15 p.m.
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[2026-04-10 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mitchellen Cruspero and Matthew Morris delivered standout performances in contrasting fashion to share top honors in the Governor’s Cup Age Group Championships at the NODSEP courts in Dumaguete City last Thursday.
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[2026-04-10 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transport group Manibela on Friday slammed the government’s planned service contracting program for public utility vehicles, saying the measure will benefit commuters more than drivers and do little to ease the fuel crisis battering jeepney driveres.
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[2026-04-10 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-04-10 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday assured the public that prices of medicines would not increase until June.
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[2026-04-10 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-04-10 15:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two separate anti-narcotics operations on April 9 resulted in the confiscation of illegal drugs estimated at P101.5 million and the arrest of six individuals in Paranaque City and Leyte province, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Friday.
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[2026-04-10 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Young Philippine gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo clinched a spot in the finals of the 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Osijek, Croatia on Thursday.
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[2026-04-10 14:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American actress Isa Briones is back in the ER for Season 2 of “The Pitt,” but her character is no longer the same driven first-year resident. This time, Dr. Trinity Santos is more guarded, carrying the emotional weight of months on the frontlines — while also reflecting the actress’ Filipino identity in ways that feel more personal and visible on screen.
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[2026-04-10 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A fourth-year electronics engineering student and the lone representative of Marikina Polytechnic College (MPC) clinched the first gold medal for the National Capital Region (NCR) at the 2026 Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) National Culture and the Arts Festival (NCAF) at West Visayas State University in Iloilo City on Thursday.
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[2026-04-10 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FROM thought to form. Experience how abstract ideas take tangible form in “In-Sight,” an exhibition by the SeekArt Collective at the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Gallery, running from April 13 to 30 in Intramuros, Manila.
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[2026-04-10 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New polling shows the vice-president with a clear lead, even as impeachment proceedings against her are ongoing
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[2026-04-10 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New polling shows the vice-president with a clear lead, even as impeachment proceedings against her are ongoing
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[2026-04-10 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced on Friday that its rates would go up in April due to an increase in generation charge resulting from the weakening of the peso against the dollar.
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