Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-16 16:04 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-16 16:04 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
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[2026-07-16 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-16 15:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) on its consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2025, marking the agency's first clean audit opinion in more than three decades.
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[2026-07-16 14:47 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-16 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Social Justice on Thursday began deliberations on measures aimed at strengthening government support for senior citizens and protecting the rights of street vendors, with Committee Chairman Sen. Erwin Tulfo emphasizing that legislation should prioritize the welfare of vulnerable sectors.
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[2026-07-16 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City government said Thursday it recorded the highest compliance rate among Metro Manila’s 17 local government units in the government’s Manila Bay Clean-up, Rehabilitation and Preservation Program after receiving an overall score of 97.64 percent.
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[2026-07-16 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has included a 52-year-old Filipino caregiver accused of molesting children in its “most wanted” list.
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[2026-07-16 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Casino Plus, one of the country's leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), continues to drive innovation with the debut of "Bathala," a premium vertical short-form drama series based on one of its leading games of the same name.
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[2026-07-16 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the country will have fair weather Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, adding no storm is expected in the next five days.
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[2026-07-16 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE VA Ladder Summit 2026, held at the Department of Trade and Industry's Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) – Global MSME Academy in Pasay City on July 11, united freelancers, virtual assistants, agency owners, employers, educators, government leaders and technology partners under the theme "From Freelancer to Industry Leader."
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[2026-07-16 11:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has come up with "clearer" guidelines in implementing a four-day compressed workweek in government offices, its top official said on Thursday.
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[2026-07-16 11:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR many artists, heartbreak inspires a song. For Singapore-based singer-songwriter and producer lullaboy, it became the foundation of an entire world.
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[2026-07-16 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed the Visayas grid under a yellow alert for one hour on Thursday as reduced power plant availability and higher electricity demand narrowed the system's operating reserve.
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[2026-07-16 10:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines on Wednesday urged the government, telecommunications companies and educational institutions to align the country's digital infrastructure expansion with education reforms, saying the country's newly attained upper-middle-income (UMIC) status will only lead to sustained economic growth if the workforce is equipped with digital skills.
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[2026-07-16 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In a major development designed to significantly reduce wait times and maximize slot availability, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has rolled out a crucial system update to its online booking platform that will inject up to 340 additional appointment slots daily for seafarers nationwide. The update addresses a long-standing inefficiency in the Seafarer’s Record Book (SRB) and Seafarer’s Identity Document (SID) Online Appointment System (OAS) integrated within the eGovPH mobile application.
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[2026-07-16 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE sold-out BINI concert at SM Seaside Cebu Arena marked another milestone in Cebu's growing reputation as a destination for world-class live entertainment, drawing thousands of fans from across the Visayas and beyond. The successful staging of the highly anticipated show showcased the venue's capability to host large-scale productions while reinforcing Cebu's emergence as a thriving regional entertainment hub.
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[2026-07-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-16 07:44 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos prefer that the government modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ahead of strengthening military partnerships and forging new defense agreements to defend the country’s maritime territorial rights, according to the results of a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
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[2026-07-16 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Defense team on Wednesday said that it is up to the Senate impeachment court to determine whether Vice President Sara Duterte violated the sub judice rule after she issued a statement on the fifth day of the impeachment trial.
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[2026-07-16 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has relieved Special Operations Group-Strike Force head Gabriel Go from clearing operations while it investigates his conduct over a viral video showing him reprimanding a motorcycle rider identified as a teacher during a traffic apprehension.
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[2026-07-16 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA – vivo Philippines has named the first five members of its Gen V Campus Ambassador Program following the grand finals at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, on July 12, 2026.
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[2026-07-16 04:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lead House prosecutor Gerville Luistro on Wednesday withdrew five witnesses originally lined up for the fourth article of impeachment, leaving NBI director Melvin Matibag as the prosecution’s final witness on the charge involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged threats.
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[2026-07-16 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Sparkle GMA Artist Center is once again taking Filipino entertainment to the global stage.
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[2026-07-16 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Young big man Ken Tuffin and American reinforcement BJ Johnson combined to score Phoenix’s last four free throws to lift the Fuel Masters to a pulsating 98-97 win against import-less Meralco for its second straight victory in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Wednesday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-07-16 02:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PUBLIC Attorney’s Office (PAO) chief Persida Rueda-Acosta launched her book titled “Laws of Life” at the Manila Hotel on Tuesday.
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[2026-07-16 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MALACAÑANG on Wednesday expressed optimism that legislation tagged as a priority by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would be passed and enacted within the year.
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[2026-07-16 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR more than three decades, P&A Grant Thornton has continued to empower businesses with expert insights, superior service and a trusted partnership built to last. From its little home in Makati, the firm made its way across the Philippines as more offices opened in Davao, Cebu and Cavite.
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[2026-07-16 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala plans to compete at the Asian Games anew in Japan this September, targeting no less than a gold medal finish.
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[2026-07-16 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — The Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the city government’s implementation of the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) project after auditors found engineering deficiencies, contract issues, and missing technical documents that delayed the completion of the long-running hospital construction.
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[2026-07-16 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE postponed rematch between Filipino boxing great Manny Pacquiao and undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. may take place in January 2027.
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[2026-07-16 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CYBERCRIME no longer happens neatly in one place. The victim may be in Manila, the offender abroad, the platform in the United States and the relevant cloud server elsewhere. Evidence may be scattered across phones, laptops, messaging applications, online accounts, financial systems and remote servers.
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[2026-07-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-07-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: After building an international following through social media, Cebu-based family band Missioned Souls is set to embark on its first concert tour in the United States.
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[2026-07-16 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Clouted brought the two-day &Friends Festival to Okada Manila in June, featuring headliners Galantis, Porter Robinson, Subtronics and Yellow Claw.
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[2026-07-16 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Defense team on Wednesday said it is shifting its strategy in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte after the Senate impeachment court grants the request for subpoena to the three witnesses on the alleged misuse of confidential funds during her tenures at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd).
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[2026-07-16 00:08 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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[2026-07-15 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Domark Matillano drilled in a jumper with 3.8 seconds left to lift the Paranaque Patriots past the Negros Hacienderos, 95-94, on Wednesday in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Pasay Astrodome.
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[2026-07-15 23:30 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-15 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE Alas Pilipinas Boys face Australia in the classification round of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Boys’ U18 Volleyball Championship on Thursday at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium in Haikou, China.
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[2026-07-15 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan on Wednesday responded to Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano’s call for parties to air their opinions outside the impeachment court, saying the same standard of restraint and balance should also apply to members of the Senate impeachment court.
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[2026-07-15 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Converge survived Terrafirma’s strong fourth quarter fightback to hammer out a narrow 105-103 decision to register back-to-back wins in the PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup on Wednesday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-07-15 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday and strategized to agreed on bilateral cooperation by expanding trade, advancing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, attracting more investments, and strengthening collaboration in health and social development.
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[2026-07-15 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: House prosecutors on July 15, 2026 express confidence that they have enough evidence to prove the impeachment charge of unexplained wealth against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the case is supported by multiple documents and witnesses rather than a single piece of evidence. San Juan City Rep. Bel Zamora said the prosecution could substantiate all four Articles of Impeachment even if the Senate impeachment court does not grant its request for certain documents.
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[2026-07-15 20:48 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-15 20:24 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has so far received two certificates of candidacies (COCs) for the special elections in the lone district in Dasmariñas City, Cavite as it opened the period of filing on Wednesday.
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