Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-03 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - A district-level Most Wanted Person was arrested during an operation conducted on March 31 along Malvar Street, Barangay Bagumbuhay, Project 4, Quezon City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday.
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[2026-04-03 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday took pride as she led in promoting the handcrafted bags made by women - Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) particularly from the City Jail Female Dormitory (CJFD).
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[2026-04-03 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - Over P15 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were intercepted by authorities on March 31 at Pinamarbuhan Port, Barangay Pinamarbuhan, Mobo, Masbate, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday.
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[2026-04-03 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines— The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Healthcare Commission reminded the public that smoking within church premises is a form of “disrespect.”
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[2026-04-02 22:22 UTC+10:00] [Faith and Religion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-02 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
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[2026-04-02 22:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered the impounding of a taxi unit and the filing of criminal charges against the driver and operator accused of overcharging a South Korean K-pop artist in Cebu.
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[2026-04-02 21:14 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-04-02 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula urged Filipino Catholics to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ by turning away from pride and embracing humility.
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[2026-04-02 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The Philippines said Iran has pledged to ensure the safe passage of its oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as Manila scrambles to secure energy supplies.
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[2026-04-02 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino Catholic devotees walk barefoot and flagellate themselves in Manila on April 2, 2026 as an expression of penance during Holy Week. Devotees whipped their backs with bamboo sticks under the hot sun while some carry heavy wooden crosses, assisted by fellow devotees, in a re‑enactment of Jesus Christ’s suffering.
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[2026-04-02 20:01 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Disagreements continue, but the two sides are showing notable restraint in contrast with Beijing’s fierce exchanges with Manila
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[2026-04-02 20:00 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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[2026-04-02 19:58 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered all of the more than 100 geographical features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea to carry Filipino names in government documents and official maps of the country.
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[2026-04-02 19:05 UTC+10:00] [Gaming] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-02 18:44 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — China has expressed strong disapproval of the Philippines’ move to assign standardized local names to more than 100 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea, warning that Beijing would take steps to defend its claims.
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[2026-04-02 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MORE than 50,000 passengers have passed through Cebu Port Authority (CPA) piers so far during the Holy Week, highlighting steady travel despite rising fuel costs and fare hikes.
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[2026-04-02 18:00 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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[2026-04-02 17:32 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Education (DepEd) will conduct a series of orientation sessions to school leaders, teachers, and education stakeholders on the implementation of the three-term school calendar beginning school year 2026-2027.
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[2026-04-02 16:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in Mexico, through its Assistance-to-Nationals section, sent food and medicines to Filipinos in Havana as Cuba reeled from the economic crisis caused by the United States' fuel blockade on the island.
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[2026-04-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
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[2026-04-02 14:59 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has strongly condemned a series of “aggressive and dangerous” actions by Chinese maritime forces against Philippine vessels, personnel, and local fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea throughout March.
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[2026-04-02 14:00 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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[2026-04-02 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippnes — Bagong Henerasyon Partylist Rep. Robert Nazal is pushing for the institutionalization of the existing Air Passengers Bill of Rights that will guarantee clear, enforceable rights for Filipino air travelers amid the rapid growth of the aviation sector.
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[2026-04-02 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Parylist Rep. Leila de Lima pushed to strengthen and expand the service contracting program for public transport to provide stable income for drivers while ensuring reliable and efficient service for commuters amid the continuing rise in fuel prices.
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[2026-04-02 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) has reported that several prohibited items were intercepted, including live ammunition and firearm magazines, in airports nationwide.
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[2026-04-02 12:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A Cardinal urged Filipino priests to prioritize their mental health, citing a growing number of priests experiencing depression and anxiety and stressing the need for greater awareness and support within the Church.
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[2026-04-02 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) launched a new platform designed to be a unified system for early warning, disaster preparedness and response, its chief, Teresito Bacolcol, said on Thursday.
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[2026-04-02 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Pasig City government has processed more than 1,000 traditional and modern public utility jeepney drivers who were left out of the initial distribution of the national government’s cash relief assistance.
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[2026-04-02 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Thought Leaders] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-02 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced scheduled power interruptions in parts of Metro Manila, Laguna and Batangas from April 2 to April 4 to facilitate maintenance, testing and line works.
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[2026-04-02 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PHILIPPINE mobility platform Xpress Super App marked its anniversary with a year of expansion, highlighted by electric vehicle deployment, inclusion in Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch,” and continued growth across major transport hubs, tourism destinations and urban commuter markets.
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[2026-04-02 03:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-02 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-02 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-02 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS part of its digitalization efforts to improve service efficiency, the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is rolling out the Statement of Premium Account (SPA) Generator for self-paying members, starting April 1, 2026.
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[2026-04-02 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.
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[2026-04-02 03:00 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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[2026-04-02 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Energy (DOE) on Wednesday said that it has strengthened its anti-hoarding measures with the release of its operating guidelines during a State of National Energy Emergency.
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[2026-04-02 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRM) on Wednesday reported that one person got injured after a crane basket carrying sand fell from a construction site in Manila.
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[2026-04-02 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - The Office for Transportation Security (OTS) conducted a security inspection at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Wednesday to ensure safe, orderly, and efficient travel during Semana Santa (Holy Week).
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[2026-04-02 00:20 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has wrapped up its voters’ registration drive in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) with over 160,000 registrations, which surpassed its target of 150,000.
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[2026-04-02 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang urged detractors of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and critics of his administration to reflect this Holy Week instead of politicking.
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[2026-04-01 22:17 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-01 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-01 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-04-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [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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[2026-04-01 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Wednesday said the Philippines would be “committing suicide” if the government entered into oil and gas explorations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with China, given its definition of joint development which completely goes against the Constitution.
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