[2026-06-17 18:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Rene Baterbonia's mom: Public support gives me strength to stand strong for my 6 other children

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rovelyn Baterbonia said the public support their family is getting following the death of her late son Rene Clert (also known as "Bobet"), is giving her the strength to stand strong for her six other children.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/rene-baterbonias-mom-public-support-gives-me-strength-to-stand-strong-for-my-6-other-children/2367264

[2026-06-17 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Tarriela challenges China: Release Panatag Shoal research mission data

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday challenged China to publicly release the data gathered during what Beijing described as a completed scientific research mission at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, saying such information should be shared if the work was truly intended to benefit environmental conservation.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477977/tarriela-challenges-china-to-release-data-from-panatag-shoal-research-mission/

[2026-06-17 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian is new Senate president

Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/videos/gatchalian-is-new-senate-president/2367257

[2026-06-17 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo students deaths ‘no accident’ — CIDG

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The deaths of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora in June was “not an accident,” the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said on Wednesday, even as the school's coaches dismissed allegations of homicide and hazing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/ateneo-students-deaths-no-accident-cidg/2367278

[2026-06-17 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 5 senior military officials, 85 Foreign Affairs execs get promotions as Senate ends squabble

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday approved the promotion of five senior military officials and 85 foreign affairs officers whose confirmations were delayed due to the Senate power struggle.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/5-senior-military-officials-85-foreign-affairs-execs-get-promotions-as-senate-ends-squabble/2367304

[2026-06-17 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: US serves up clinical rout of Dominican Republic in VNL at Philsports

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —A rejigged US squad came up with a clinical performance to start the Pasig City leg of the Volleyball Nations League, blasting past the Dominican Republic, 25-20, 25-19, 25-12, on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/us-serves-up-clinical-rout-of-dominican-republic-in-vnl-at-philsports/2367248

[2026-06-17 17:48 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: The oil crisis, broken roads, and a resettled Aeta community’s future

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/oil-crisis-broken-roads-resettled-aeta-community-future/

[2026-06-17 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe announces Mynt, shareholders approve IPO listing

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. on Wednesday announced that Mynt Inc., the technology behind GCash, is planning to move forward with its Initial Public Offering (IPO) listing.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/business/globe-announces-mynt-shareholders-approve-ipo-listing/2367239

[2026-06-17 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo athletics office says it wasn't informed about Aurora team-building activity

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila University Office of College Athletics (OCA) said in the university town hall Tuesday that it wasn't informed about the men's basketball team's team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/ateneo-athletics-office-says-it-wasnt-informed-about-aurora-team-building-activity/2367238

[2026-06-17 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: JPGT Finals race heats up as Cervantes, Abad seize control

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – With Elite Junior Finals berths still up for grabs in nearly every age group, the ICTSI Eagle Ridge Junior PGT Championship delivered plenty of drama on Wednesday as players battled to keep their championship hopes alive heading into the final round at the Aoki course.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/jpgt-finals-race-heats-up-as-cervantes-abad-seize-control/2367231

[2026-06-17 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In the Public Square] Ateneo: What happens now?

Snippet: The drowning of Ateneo de Manila Men’s Basketball Team players Bobet Baterbonia and Divine Adili on June 8 is a tragedy in the modern sense: apparently a matter of chance, not a matter of destiny. But the suffering it has caused is of the age-old kind: it has devastated their families in Agusan del Sur and in Nigeria, traumatized their teammates, and demoralized their university.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/in-the-public-square-ateneo-what-happens-now/

[2026-06-17 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Gatchalian vows Senate to focus on economic relief, disaster response

Snippet: Newly elected Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian vows to prioritize legislative measures addressing the country’s most urgent economic and social challenges, including rising fuel and commodity prices, disaster recovery efforts in Mindanao, and preparations for the looming threat of Super El Niño. In his acceptance speech on June 17, 2026, Gatchalian called on senators from both the majority and minority blocs to set aside political differences and work collectively in advancing measures that directly benefit the Filipino people.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/videos/watch-gatchalian-vows-senate-to-focus-on-economic-relief-disaster-response/2367222

[2026-06-17 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BTS adds third Bulacan concert date

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — BTS has added a third Philippine concert date to its highly anticipated "Arirang" World Tour after tickets for the first two nights at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan sold out.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bts-adds-third-bulacan-concert-date/2367219

[2026-06-17 16:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How things went south in Ateneo team-building in Aurora

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — In a town hall at Ateneo de Manila University in Katipunan Tuesday, Ateneo men's basketball team members Jared Bahay, Ian Espinosa, and Andrew Bongo recounted how things went south in the Blue Eagles team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora, leading to the deaths of their teammates Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/how-things-went-south-in-ateneo-team-building-in-aurora/2367212

[2026-06-17 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ateneo players: Baldwin rescued Espinosa, went with Baterbonia, Adili to hospital

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Many saw Ateneo men's basketball team head coach Tab Baldwin responsible for the drowning of his players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/ateneo-players-baldwin-rescued-espinosa-went-with-baterbonia-adili-to-hospital/2367211

[2026-06-17 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: More Ateneo student-athletes attend police probe

Snippet: Another set of players from the Ateneo de Manila University men's basketball team appear at the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Camp Crame on June 17, 2026 for the continuing fact-finding probe into the deaths of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Aurora province.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/videos/watch-more-ateneo-student-athletes-attend-police-probe/2367209

[2026-06-17 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Manila Times Cebu Business & Tourism Forum 2026

Snippet: Click this link to register: https://tmt.ph/Cebu-Business-Tourism-Forum-2026

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/tmt-newswire/the-manila-times-cebu-business-tourism-forum-2026/2367199

[2026-06-17 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Mynt, parent of Philippine e-wallet giant GCash, files for an IPO

Snippet: Mynt, parent of e-wallet platform GCash, said its board of directors on June 17 filed an application to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Gettty Images)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/ipo/mynt-parent-of-philippine-e-wallet-giant-gcash-files-for-an-ipo2

[2026-06-17 15:40 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Mark, Camille Villar deny alleged interference in LRT-1 Cavite extension project

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/mark-camille-villar-deny-lrt1-cavite-extension-interference/

[2026-06-17 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MRT-3 exec, Sumitomo ordered to explain morning train glitch; free rides ordered for commuters

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Wednesday ordered the MRT-3 management and its maintenance provider, Sumitomo Corporation, to explain the disruption that affected commuters during the morning rush hour, while also directing the grant of free rides for passengers for the rest of the day.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/mrt-3-exec-sumitomo-ordered-to-explain-morning-train-glitch-free-rides-ordered-for-commuters/2367191

[2026-06-17 15:03 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PH says Chinese floating structure removed from Panatag Shoal

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Philippine authorities said on Wednesday that a Chinese floating platform detected inside the lagoon of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal has been removed, weeks after Manila filed a diplomatic protest over its presence in the disputed feature.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477953/ph-says-chinese-floating-structure-removed-from-panatag-shoal/

[2026-06-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Poor Filipino kids still dream of professional jobs - study

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Poor Filipino children continue to dream of becoming teachers, nurses, engineers, doctors, police officers, and military officers despite economic disadvantage, according to a study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/poor-filipino-kids-still-dream-of-professional-jobs-study/2367190

[2026-06-17 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Palace, House congratulate Gatchalian on Senate presidency, urge chamber to act on priority bills

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang and the House of Representatives on Wednesday congratulated Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian following his election as the new Senate President after Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano yielded to the new majority just in time for the special session.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/palace-house-congratulate-gatchalian-on-senate-presidency-urge-chamber-to-act-on-priority-bills/2367170

[2026-06-17 13:52 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] Is the Philippine financial system quakeproof?

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-is-philippine-financial-system-quakeproof/

[2026-06-17 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Recto, Estrella, Tolentino named govt caretakers during Marcos' Russia trip

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino have been designated as government caretakers during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s working visit to Kazan, Russia, Malacañang said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/recto-estrella-tolentino-named-govt-caretakers-during-marcos-russia-trip/2367160

[2026-06-17 13:26 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: GCash parent firm approves potential IPO in PSE

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/business/gcash-parent-firm-approves-potential-philippine-stock-market-debut/

[2026-06-17 13:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos to push security, trade, energy cooperation in Russia visit

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that enhancing cooperation in security, trade, energy, food security, and other key areas would top his agenda during his visit to Russia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/marcos-to-push-security-trade-energy-cooperation-in-russia-visit/2367171

[2026-06-17 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Cayetano second shortest-serving Senate president in Philippine history

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With just over a month as Senate chief, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is the second "shortest serving" Senate president in Philippine history.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/cayetano-second-shortest-serving-senate-president-in-philippine-history/2367157

[2026-06-17 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Angeline Quinto earns college degree at 36

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Singer-actress Angeline Quinto proved that it is never too late to achieve one's dreams after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing Management from Immaculada Concepcion College at age 36.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/angeline-quinto-earns-college-degree-at-36/2367151

[2026-06-17 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Sotto did not say 11 votes are enough to convict VP Sara

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/tito-sotto-11-votes-sara-duterte-impeachment-conviction/

[2026-06-17 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LTFRB suspends 24 buses of firm involved in fatal Baguio road crash

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended for 30 days the operations of 24 buses of North Genesis Bus Line, Inc. following a road crash in Baguio City that left at least two people dead and several others injured.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/ltfrb-suspends-24-buses-of-firm-involved-in-fatal-baguio-road-crash/2367159

[2026-06-17 10:09 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Congress convenes in special session | June 17, 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Congress convenes in special session on Wednesday following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call for lawmakers to tackle priority legislation and act on pending appointments requiring confirmation by the Commission on Appointments.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/477904/live-updates-congress-convenes-in-special-session-june-17-2026/

[2026-06-17 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Pagasa monitors new LPA outside PAR

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The national weather bureau said on Wednesday that it is closely monitoring the movement of a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) which has a medium chance of intensifying into a tropical depression.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/pagasa-monitors-new-lpa-outside-par/2367108

[2026-06-17 03:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lacson: Cayetano, allies should have filed SC petition earlier

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies should have filed much earlier their petition to the Supreme Court to restore themselves to power, so the high tribunal would have enough time to study and rule on it, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/lacson-cayetano-allies-should-have-filed-sc-petition-earlier/2366981

[2026-06-17 02:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MANIBELA warns wider transport strike if fuel rollback fails

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Transport group MANIBELA warned of wider protest actions if the Department of Energy (DOE) and oil companies fail to implement a major fuel rollback following United States President Donald Trump announcement of peace deal between the US and Iran.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/national/manibela-warns-wider-transport-strike-if-fuel-rollback-fails/2366958

[2026-06-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Belmont Hotel Iloilo welcomes guests starting June 24

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/tmt-newswire/belmont-hotel-iloilo-welcomes-guests-starting-june-24/2366419

[2026-06-17 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos welcomes German President Steinmeier in Malacañang

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hosted in Malacañang German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier who is in the country for a three-day state visit.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/national/marcos-welcomes-german-president-steinmeier-in-malacaang/2366922

[2026-06-17 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders faster release of aid for quake victims

Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the immediate release of emergency aid and recovery funds for families affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao last week, Malacañang said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/national/marcos-orders-faster-release-of-aid-for-quake-victims/2366920

[2026-06-17 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nearly half the world’s children exposed to three or more climate risks — Unicef

Snippet: UNITED NATIONS — More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, Unicef warned Monday (Tuesday in Manila), while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/national/nearly-half-the-worlds-children-exposed-to-three-or-more-climate-risks-unicef/2366907

[2026-06-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How our colonial roots shaped our urban system

Snippet: CITIES are not created by accident, and this is true for Metro Manila and the rest of the Philippines. However, long before the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, LGUs and the national government existed, there were greater forces laying the foundation. The Philippine urban system, as we know it today, is the result of more than four years of colonial influence layered upon indigenous settlements.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/opinion/columns/how-our-colonial-roots-shaped-our-urban-system/2366772

[2026-06-17 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘ICC medical exam will not delay Duterte trial’

Snippet: A LAWYER representing victims in the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) said the court’s order for a new medical examination does not automatically mean the trial will be delayed.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/news/national/icc-medical-exam-will-not-delay-duterte-trial/2366906

[2026-06-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: How Rene Baterbonia broke us all

Snippet: IT took 18 hours for Rene Baterbonia’s funeral convoy to travel from Davao City to Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. On an ordinary day, this trip would have taken just five hours. Crowds gathered along the Maharlika Highway cheering “MVP! MVP!” and “Hustisya!” Every LGU along the path of the funeral convoy prepared posters and LED screens honoring the late Rene Baterbonia.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/opinion/columns/how-rene-baterbonia-broke-us-all/2366774

[2026-06-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Xinhua think tank report highlights Chinese youth role in aerospace, deep-sea tech, AI innovation

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/supplements/special-features/xinhua-think-tank-report-highlights-chinese-youth-role-in-aerospace-deep-sea-tech-ai-innovation/2366755

[2026-06-17 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Linda Walker’ wraps busy PH campaign

Snippet: Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei said her Philippine visit was a “really full” but meaningful experience as she joined an education campaign and met supporters during a tightly scheduled four-day stay in the country.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/linda-walker-wraps-busy-ph-campaign/2366422

[2026-06-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Italy heads stacked field in 2026 VNL Philippine leg

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/17/sports/italy-heads-stacked-field-in-2026-vnl-philippine-leg/2366834

[2026-06-17 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Legarda: The Constitution cannot be bent by political convenience

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Tuesday said the petition filed before the Supreme Court by the Cayetano-led "old" majority bloc over the June 3 Senate takeover is not a fight over positions but a necessary constitutional stand.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/news/legarda-the-constitution-cannot-be-bent-by-political-convenience/2366903

[2026-06-17 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Blu Girls intensify training for Women's Softball World Cup

Snippet: With the support of Cebuana Lhuillier, the Philippine women’s softball team is leaving no stone unturned as it gears up for the Women’s Softball World Cup.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/sports/blu-girls-intensify-training-for-womens-softball-world-cup/2366852

[2026-06-17 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Teodoro’s role as Defense chief unaffected by China’s ban — Palace

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The ban imposed by China against Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. does not affect the discharge of his duties as chief of the Department of National Defense (DND), Malacañang insisted on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/news/teodoros-role-as-defense-chief-unaffected-by-chinas-ban-palace/2366775

[2026-06-16 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kieffer Alas on near-death experience: 'I was ready to accept that it's my time'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo Blue Eagles rookie Kieffer Alas said he was ready to accept his death after nearly drowning during their team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora last week.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/sports/kieffer-alas-on-near-death-experience-i-was-ready-to-accept-that-its-my-time/2366752

[2026-06-16 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: German president expresses condolences to Mindanao earthquake victims

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed his condolences to the victims of the powerful earthquake that struck Mindanao recently.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/16/news/german-president-expresses-condolences-to-mindanao-earthquake-victims/2366750