Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-22 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING — China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manila’s allies.
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[2026-07-22 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: OLYMPIAN Kayla Sanchez and Southeast Asian Games medalist Heather White will spearhead the six-member Philippine swimming team that will compete in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4.
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[2026-07-22 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: EZEIZA, Argentina — Thousands of fans braved the cold and rain Monday (Tuesday in Manila) to give a rapturous welcome to the Argentine football squad who landed back home without star Lionel Messi, after their World Cup final loss to Spain.
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[2026-07-22 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-22 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-22 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-22 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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[2026-07-22 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A forgotten funeral ritual rooted in Filipino superstition sets off the terrifying events in “Rosario,” Viva Films’ latest horror movie, which opens in cinemas nationwide on Aug. 5.
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[2026-07-22 01:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution on Tuesday said any resignation by Vice President Sara Duterte does not absolve her of accountability amid growing speculation that she may resign during her impeachment trial.
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[2026-07-22 01:22 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte may still run in the 2028 elections as long as there is no final judgment of conviction in her impeachment proceedings, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday.
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[2026-07-22 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The defense panel for Vice President Sara Duterte said Tuesday it has yet to decide whether to call National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag as its own witness after he told the Senate impeachment court he would also be willing to testify for the defense if requested.
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[2026-07-22 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine took control early but had to weather a late-game rally by Phoenix to essay a 105-98 decision for the team’s first victory in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Tuesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-07-22 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas boosted its Final Four bid with a third straight win after sweeping Letran, 25-22, 25-17, 25-13, to stay on top of the standings in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-07-22 00:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Chris Newsome nailed the go-ahead layup with 3.9 seconds left to lift Meralco to a nail-biting 116-114 escape act against a tough Blackwater side in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match on Tuesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-07-22 00:13 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MATIBAG. National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag testifies in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 21, 2026.
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[2026-07-22 00:00 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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[2026-07-21 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: La presidenta de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN) y secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores de Filipinas, Theresa Lazaro, durante la reunión de ministros de la ASEAN en el Centro Internacional de Convenciones de Filipinas en Manila, el martes 21 de julio de 2026. (Francis R. Malasig/foto pool vía AP)
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[2026-07-21 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) releases video showing Philippine Navy personnel aboard rubber boats deployed from BRP Sierra Madre conducting what it described as a lawful and non-confrontational operation on July 20, 2026, to drive away a China Coast Guard rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) that had unlawfully approached the vicinity of the outpost at Ayungin Shoal, within waters where the Philippines exercises sovereign rights under international law.
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[2026-07-21 23:20 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The law department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has already been consulted regarding the suggestion of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on stricter rules on filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs), its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday.
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[2026-07-21 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Australian Government partners with the Department of Education and the Technical Skills and Development Authority to hone Filipino Senior High School students with the tools they need to make them better prepared for employment. Called the Education Quality for Inclusive Prosperity or Equip, it is a P1.6 billion five-year program that will support education reforms to help schools align with the rapidly changing economy.
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[2026-07-21 23:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on Tuesday said his meeting with President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr. was “constructive” in the wake of the latest incident between the Chinese Coast Guard on the Philippine Navy at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
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[2026-07-21 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court suspended the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 27 and July 28 to give way to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the Senate minority's contra-SONA, Presiding Officer Francis Escudero announced Tuesday.
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[2026-07-21 22:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and incoming Armed Forces chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete arrive for the change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo on July 21, 2026.
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[2026-07-21 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag arrives at the Senate for the eighth day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on July 21, 2026. Matibag is expected to shed light on the agency's investigation into the alleged threats of Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former speaker Martin Romualdez.
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[2026-07-21 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The House of Representatives prosecution panel on July 21, 2026 urges the public to hear the testimony of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag, who will shed light on the agency's investigation into the alleged threats of Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Lawyer Benjamin Tolosa Jr., prosecution spokesman and private prosecutor, said Matibag’s testimony would not only corroborate those of NBI Special Agent John Mark Calilung and Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc but would also
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[2026-07-21 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The House of Representatives prosecution panel on July 21, 2026 expresses confidence that the Senate impeachment court's ruling allowing the issuance of subpoenas for the bank records of Vice President Sara Duterte will stand amid a plan by some members of the Senate minority bloc to file a written notice of dissent.
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[2026-07-21 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: ASEAN chair and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro delivers her opening statement during the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Metro Manila on July 21. © Reuters
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[2026-07-21 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Foreign ministers from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations and major partners gathered in Manila on Tuesday against a backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as inflation and global growth.
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[2026-07-21 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Tuesday told the Senate impeachment court he was “100 percent” certain that Vice President Sara Duterte hired a hitman to carry out the alleged killings of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
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[2026-07-21 22:00 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-21 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You're watching The Manila Times' News Prime.
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[2026-07-21 21:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-21 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 21, 2026 inspects the soon-to-open passenger terminal building of the Port of Lucena in Quezon. The 2,962 square-meter-facility boasts of a 1,000-seating capacity. The port serves Southern Luzon’s gateway to Marinduque and neighboring islands which has direct routes to Masbate, Romblon, and Marinduque. The new facility now has an automated ticketing counter for faster transaction, modern bathroom, improved ventilation system, and solar panels, among others.
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[2026-07-21 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice Ganda and Kim Chiu exchanged remarks on social media Tuesday after Vice Ganda's acceptance speech at the inaugural FAMAS Broadcast Arts Awards drew criticism from fans who noticed that the comedian failed to mention Chiu while thanking the hosts of "It's Showtime."
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[2026-07-21 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ASEAN Chair and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro hosts an informal consultation with Foreign Ministers during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Francis R. Malasig/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-07-21 19:57 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday evacuated two injured Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel from Ayungin Shoal despite what it said were blocking maneuvers by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, as the military accused the Chinese Embassy of releasing an edited video that distorted the latest confrontation in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-07-21 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is now hot on the tracks of two suspects and a syndicate in the killing of vlogger Mima Alicia.
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[2026-07-21 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
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[2026-07-21 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
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[2026-07-21 18:53 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-21 18:41 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MATIBAG. Melvin Matibag during his JBC interviews in 2025.
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[2026-07-21 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan in Malacanang but it is not clear whether he was "summoned" after the clash in Ayungin Shoal although a Palace official said the schedule has been sey even before the incident.
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[2026-07-21 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — College of Saint Benilde came back from a set down to repel Enderun Colleges, 21-25, 27-25, 25-18, 25-22, for a rebound win in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-07-21 18:00 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. Today is July 21st.
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[2026-07-21 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte left for an overseas trip covering Qatar, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, her office announced Tuesday, as her impeachment trial continues before the Senate.
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[2026-07-21 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday rejected what it described as "false and misleading claims" by the China Coast Guard (CCG) over the July 20, 2026 incident near BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, insisting that Chinese personnel unlawfully entered an area where the Philippines exercises sovereign rights.
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[2026-07-21 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards
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[2026-07-21 17:33 UTC+10:00] [Jiang Lue] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing summons the Philippine ambassador to complain about what it describes as a ‘malicious’ attack on its coastguards
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[2026-07-21 17:33 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-21 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has not suspended the implementation of the P85 wage hike in the National Capital Region contrary to some reports, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said.
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