Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-04-01 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LBC Express continues to reinforce its leadership in the logistics industry after being honored with the prestigious Diamond Award by Philippine Airlines Cargo, the highest distinction awarded to Domestic Cargo Forwarders.
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[2026-04-01 18:38 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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[2026-04-01 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — El Nido has been included in the BBC list of the eight best beach escapes in the world, highlighting its appeal amid global travel challenges.
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[2026-04-01 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — CHINA came, competed and conquered with host Tagaytay City and the Philippines emerging as co-big winners in the 45th Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track Cycling Championships and 14th Asian Para Track Cycling Championships that ended Tuesday.
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[2026-04-01 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United States Department of Defense has started excavating a ship wreckage off Subic Bay to recover missing American servicemen believed to be on board the Oryoku Maru sank by the US Navy during World War II.
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[2026-04-01 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 strengthens its commitment to athlete development and race excellence through a collaboration with the Philippine Sports Institute (PSI) through a five-leg webinar series designed for participating cyclists and coaches starting on April 6.
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[2026-04-01 16:47 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-01 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Makati Business Club Executive Director, Rafael “Apa” Ongpin, has resigned, the MBC announced in a statement on Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Junior golf shifts into high gear next week as the Junior Philippine Golf Tour launches its much-anticipated summer circuit, featuring the same two-series format for Luzon and Visayas-Mindanao contenders – but with renewed energy and heightened excitement from the country’s top and rising young players.
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[2026-04-01 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Cebu City’s Miguel Lagac III delivered a statement performance, overwhelming local bet Anthony Cosca twice to dominate the Olongapo Tennis Club Junior Age-Group Tennis Championships at the Olongapo City Tennis Courts over the weekend.
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[2026-04-01 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — P-pop sensation BINI attended an NBA game featuring the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday (Manila time), as the team hosted Filipino Heritage Night at the Intuit Dome.
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[2026-04-01 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is verifying the claims of a girl from Camarines Sur to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about an abusive local village official.
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[2026-04-01 15:00 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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[2026-04-01 14:22 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: On March 11, the first anniversary of the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, the Archbishop of Davao said Mass in Davao City praying for “Tatay Digong’s” safe return.
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[2026-04-01 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of the Ombudsman are currently "overwhelmed" by the volume of cases referred by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), Malacañang said Wednesday, a day after the panel ceased its operations.
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[2026-04-01 14:02 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to file another diplomatic protest following an increase in Chinese vessels observed in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in March.
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[2026-04-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to the Philippines in April to expand market access for at least 58 American farmers, ranchers, and producers.
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[2026-04-01 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the adoption of local names for more than 100 features of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in Kalayaan, Palawan, and the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang has said.
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[2026-04-01 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila mall operators have announced adjusted operating hours for the 2026 Holy Week, with most establishments scheduled to close on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
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[2026-04-01 13:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — There will be no holiday break for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the Holy Week, as he will continue overseeing government operations, Malacañang assured the public Wednesday.
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[2026-04-01 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt hit a new record high in February driven primarily by additional domestic borrowing to fund national development projects.
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[2026-04-01 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Eldrew Yulo goes for gold anew as he resumes his FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup series campaign.
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[2026-04-01 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: DAVOS, Switzerland, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines Social Security System (SSS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore-based fintech firm Surfin Meta Digital Technology (Surfin) outlining areas of collaboration to modernize and digitally enable selected SSS financial service programs. The MOU serves as a framework for cooperation, with both parties identifying opportunities to improve service delivery for members, pensioners, and their beneficiaries, while supporting financial inclusion and operational efficiency across the national pension and social insurance system.
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[2026-04-01 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala intensified her training for the WTA clay season.
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[2026-04-01 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The rematch between Filipino boxing great and undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. on September 19 to be streamed live worldwide by Netflix is a legitimate professional bout and not an exhibition.
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[2026-04-01 11:05 UTC+10:00] [Explainers] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Thought Leaders] [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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[2026-04-01 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The entire archipelago can expect hotter, more humid weather from Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday, the state weather agency said on Wednesday, advising the public to avoid outdoor activities, especially from late morning to mid-afternoon, to avoid fatigue, heat cramps, and heat exhaustion.
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[2026-04-01 08:10 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday warned that China cannot be considered a reliable partner in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), even as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reengaged Beijing in talks on possible joint oil and gas explorations and coast guard cooperation.
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[2026-04-01 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: (UPDATE) FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala will start her clay season with a pair of WTA 500 tournaments: the Linz Open and the Stuttgart Open.
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[2026-04-01 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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[2026-04-01 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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[2026-04-01 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — A street performer who posed motionless for passersby was arrested by authorities along Colon Street last week said the violation happened when he started asking for money.
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[2026-04-01 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Even as Fire Prevention Month came to a close, fire incidents in this city showed a downward trend compared with last year, with authorities reporting fewer cases and lower overall damage.
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[2026-04-01 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: GMA is offering viewers a mix of meaningful films, documentaries and special programs this Holy Week, led by the Philippine free TV premiere of “Firefly” on Black Saturday.
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[2026-04-01 01:40 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The features to be renamed belong to the Spratly archipelago, site of repeated confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels
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[2026-04-01 01:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines - A graft complaint was filed on Tuesday at the Office of the Ombudsman against Department of Health (DoH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and 16 other people.
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[2026-04-01 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — CJ Perez served as San Miguel Beer’s spark plug in a decisive third quarter attack as the Beermen rolled past the Macau Black Knights, 110-94 to get back on the winning track in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-01 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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[2026-04-01 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launches an exhibit center aimed at providing a stronger link to bring researchers' innovations into the market. During the opening of the PROPEL business hub and exhibit center at DOST’s office in Taguig City on March 31, 2026, Assistant Secretary Napoleon Juanillo Jr.
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[2026-04-01 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez, left, who led the fight as head of the AFL-CIO union local, talks with Larry Itliong, leader of the Filipino Agriculture Workers Organizing Committee, in front of union headquarters at Delano, Calif., July 28, 1967. (AP Photo/Harold Filan, File)
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[2026-04-01 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Andrei Caracut led Rain or Shine’s charged-up offense from the get-go, leading to the Elasto Painters’ lopsided 151-95 demolition of Blackwater Bossing to stay unbeaten in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-04-01 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he would issue an executive order to impose a P50 price cap on every kilo of imported well-milled rice.
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[2026-03-31 23:15 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered that more than 100 geographical features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea bear local names in government documents and official maps.
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[2026-03-31 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday announced the release of an additional P1.38 billion to support transport workers impacted by skyrocketing fuel costs.
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[2026-03-31 21:42 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold a plebiscite on April 11 to ratify the renaming of the Municipality of San Isidro and Barangay Sawata in Davao del Norte.
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[2026-03-31 21:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-03-31 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Jeepney drivers who joined the Manila government’s free ride program will receive an additional P500 in daily cash assistance, on top of the P3,000 minimum subsidy given by the city government, Mayor Isko Moreno announced Tuesday.
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