[2026-05-20 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Watch : Padilla explains Dela Rosa’s exit during Senate security incident

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

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/videos/watch-padilla-explains-dela-rosas-exit-during-senate-security-incident/2347925

[2026-05-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Paul Soriano attends Cannes premiere of Hollywood noir film ‘Diamond’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filmmaker Paul Soriano walked the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday for the world premiere of “Diamond,” the Andy Garcia-led crime drama he co-produced alongside a powerhouse Hollywood cast.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/paul-soriano-attends-cannes-premiere-of-hollywood-noir-film-diamond/2347900

[2026-05-20 17:52 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Comelec issues warning vs premature campaigning for barangay, SK polls

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia on Wednesday warned that barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election candidates engaged in premature campaigning will face appropriate sanctions.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475680/comelec-warns-bske-candidates-vs-early-campaigning/

[2026-05-20 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PSC, City of Manila align on shared vision for Rizal Memorial redevelopment

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the City of Manila have expressed strong support for the proposed redevelopment of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC), aligning on a shared vision to transform the historic site into a world-class hub for sports, heritage, and public engagement ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the 2027 Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/psc-city-of-manila-align-on-shared-vision-for-rizal-memorial-redevelopment/2347894

[2026-05-20 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Constantino defies wind, heat to storm to 4-shot lead

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – On a day when Caliraya Springs turned into a wind-swept crucible, Harmie Constantino stood tall against the elements, weathering a brutal midday heat to stand on the cusp of ending a year-long title drought.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/constantino-defies-wind-heat-to-storm-to-4-shot-lead/2347892

[2026-05-20 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘SEASters’ Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen bring Southeast Asian pride to French Open

Snippet: Filipino Eala and Indonesia’s Tjen, both in the top 50, bring an ‘incredible fan base’ with them, but are still finding their feet on clay

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3354213/seasters-alexandra-eala-janice-tjen-bring-southeast-asian-pride-french-open?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-20 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Mallorca] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘SEASters’ Alexandra Eala, Janice Tjen bring Southeast Asian pride to French Open

Snippet: Filipino Eala and Indonesia’s Tjen, both in the top 50, bring an ‘incredible fan base’ with them, but are still finding their feet on clay

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3354213/seasters-alexandra-eala-janice-tjen-bring-southeast-asian-pride-french-open

[2026-05-20 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Lascuna survives Caliraya challenge, chasing pack to hike lead to 3

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Age is proving to be nothing but a number, and the sweltering heat just another hazard for Tony Lascuña.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/lascuna-survives-caliraya-challenge-chasing-pack-to-hike-lead-to-3/2347891

[2026-05-20 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘I will never get tired of representing the country’ — Alyssa Valdez

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Creamline team captain Alyssa Valdez reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the national flag, declaring she is always ready to represent the Philippines as uncertainty surrounds the buildup of Alas Pilipinas for the 2026 AVC Women’s Cup.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/i-will-never-get-tired-of-representing-the-country-alyssa-valdez/2347889

[2026-05-20 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Caloocan grabs solo lead as Cebu, Quezon City prevail in MPBL

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Caloocan Batang Kankaloo pounded the Valenzuela City Darkhorse without letup and prevailed, 97-58, to grab the solo lead in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Caloocan Sports Complex.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/caloocan-grabs-solo-lead-as-cebu-quezon-city-prevail-in-mpbl/2347876

[2026-05-20 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Judy Ann Santos reunites with Brillante Mendoza in Cannes-bound drama ‘Aid’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Award-winning actress Judy Ann Santos is reuniting with director Brillante Mendoza for “Aid,” a new international co-production that also stars Jeanne Balibar and Stacy Martin and is set to begin filming in Pampanga later this year.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/judy-ann-santos-reunites-with-brillante-mendoza-in-cannes-bound-drama-aid/2347872

[2026-05-20 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: P8.3-M shabu hidden in imported gear bearings seized at Pasay cargo hub

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Authorities conducting a drug interdiction operation on Tuesday, May 19, intercepted an abandoned shipment at a Pasay City cargo facility and found suspected shabu concealed among auto gear bearings.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/p83-m-shabu-hidden-in-imported-gear-bearings-seized-at-pasay-cargo-hub/2347864

[2026-05-20 15:37 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Air Force plane crashes in Benguet forest; 2 personnel found unconscious

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/air-force-plane-crash-benguet-forest-may-20-2026/

[2026-05-20 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Garbage buildup halts Pasig River ferry service; Torre calls for discipline

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicholas Torre III on Wednesday called for public discipline in waste disposal after massive garbage buildup in the Pasig River forced the temporary suspension of its ferry service.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/national/garbage-buildup-halts-pasig-river-ferry-service-torre-calls-for-discipline/2347852

[2026-05-20 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chavit denies Bato used yacht to flee

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson has denied allegations that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa used his yacht to flee following the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/chavit-denies-bato-used-yacht-to-flee/2347825

[2026-05-20 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chavit Singson denies fugitive senator used yacht to flee

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson has denied allegations that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa used his yacht to flee following the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/chavit-singson-denies-fugitive-senator-used-yacht-to-flee/2347825

[2026-05-20 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Valenzuela sets aside P2.5B for road, drainage projects for 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The administration of Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian lined up several road and drainage projects for implementation within the year across the city amounting to P2.5 billion.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/valenzuela-sets-aside-p25b-for-road-drainage-projects-for-2026/2347840

[2026-05-20 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PAF aircraft crashes in Benguet

Snippet: A Philippine Air Force (PAF) aircraft crashed in a forested area in Sitio Cabuyao, Poblacion, Tuba, Benguet on Wednesday morning, May 20, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/regions/paf-aircraft-crashes-in-benguet/2347822

[2026-05-20 14:04 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: West PH Sea: DND rebuts China sovereignty claim over Pag-asa, Lawak islands

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Wednesday rejected recent statements from China’s defense ministry asserting sovereignty over features in the West Philippine Sea, including Pag-asa Island and Lawak Island, saying these remain under Philippine administration and jurisdiction under international law.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475667/dnd-rejects-china-sovereignty-claims-over-pag-asa-lawak-islands/

[2026-05-20 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Dizon fires 2 provincial public works officials over Benguet road tragedy

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon removed two officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) following a fatal road accident in La Trinidad, Benguet blamed on glaring safety lapses.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/dizon-fires-2-provincial-public-works-officials-over-benguet-road-tragedy/2347816

[2026-05-20 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos inspects drainage improvement works in Quezpn City

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the inspection of a drainage improvement project in Quezon City as part of the government’s flood mitigation initiatives ahead of the coming rainy season.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/marcos-inspects-drainage-improvement-works-in-quezpn-city/2347826

[2026-05-20 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: More workers turn to DOLE hotline for wage, benefit complaints

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —More Filipino workers are turning to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for fast assistance on wages, benefits, and workplace disputes, with Hotline 1349 handling more than 48,000 labor-related concerns in the first quarter of 2026 alone.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/more-workers-turn-to-dole-hotline-for-wage-benefit-complaints/2347829

[2026-05-20 13:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PH Navy to expand fleet with 4 warships, 6 anti-sub helicopters

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy said on Tuesday it will acquire four warships and six anti-submarine warfare helicopters in the coming years under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization program.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475656/ph-navy-to-expand-fleet-with-4-warships-6-anti-sub-helicopters/

[2026-05-20 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Senior citizen dies, another injured in accident while lining up for low-cost rice in Quezon City

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A senior citizen was killed while another individual was injured following an accident outside the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) offices along Visayas Avenue, Quezon City early on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/business/senior-citizen-dies-another-injured-in-accident-while-lining-up-for-low-cost-rice-in-quezon-city/2347800

[2026-05-20 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Padilla defends Dela Rosa exit in Senate shooting incident

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday defended fugitive colleague Ronald dela Rosa over criticisms surrounding his departure from the Senate complex during the reported shooting incident involving its security personnel and operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/padilla-defends-dela-rosa-exit-in-senate-shooting-incident/2347798

[2026-05-20 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Duterte's lead counsel picks former team member to assist in ICC trial

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Registry has appointed a new lawyer for former president Rodrigo Duterte, according to a notification released onTuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/dutertes-lead-counsel-picks-former-team-member-to-assist-in-icc-trial/2347778

[2026-05-20 12:09 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Inquirer

Title: VP to PH Navy: ‘Stand firm in protecting what is rightfully ours’

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday urged the Philippine Navy to remain steadfast in defending the country’s sovereignty and maritime territory, telling naval personnel to “stand firm in protecting what is rightfully ours.”

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475646/vp-to-ph-navy-stand-firm-in-protecting-what-is-rightfully-ours/

[2026-05-20 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Filipino places 2nd in Canada Chess Challenge

Snippet: Rensel Matthew Bacuyag , a nine-year-old Filipino chess prodigy, walked away with second place honors at the 37th Annual Canadian Chess Challenge national finals held at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from May 16-18, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/sports/filipino-places-2nd-in-canada-chess-challenge/2347774

[2026-05-20 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: PMA honor graduate from Cadiz City outranks father in military service

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/people/newsmakers/philippine-military-academy-top-10-mark-clement-centina-cadiz-negros-occidental/

[2026-05-20 10:46 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hindi Ito Marites: A lesson in courage for President Marcos

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/podcasts-videos/hindi-ito-marites-lesson-courage-president-marcos/

[2026-05-20 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Pastilan] P50 billion later, Pulong Duterte pushes back as parts of Davao drown

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/pastilan-paolo-duterte-pushes-back-davao-flood-control/

[2026-05-20 09:22 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: PCG challenges unauthorized Chinese vessel off Zambales coast

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday tracked and challenged the illegal presence of China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel CCG-4305 that was drifting at around 48 nautical miles west of the coastline of Pandaquit, Zambales.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475636/pcg-challenges-unauthorized-chinese-vessel-off-zambales-coast/

[2026-05-20 09:15 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Why did Keith Flores abstain on VP Sara impeachment?

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/why-trial-prosecutor-keith-flores-abstain-sara-duterte-impeachment/

[2026-05-20 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hot weather, only isolated rain expected over PH in 24 hours

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Most parts of the country would be again experiencing hot weather while isolated downpours would only be likely during late afternoon or at night, the state-run weather agency said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/hot-weather-only-isolated-rain-expected-over-ph-in-24-hours/2347724

[2026-05-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Zambales braces for fishing disruptions anew

Snippet: IBA, ZAMBALES, Philippines — Coastal communities in this province are once again preparing for possible livelihood disruptions as large portions of the province’s waters will be temporarily closed later this month for joint military exercises near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475614/zambales-braces-for-fishing-disruptions-anew/

[2026-05-20 05:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: All systems go for ‘All Aboard Expo 2026’ – Belmonte

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte revealed on Tuesday that the local government in partnership with the Gaming Library - the country’s premier board game retailer, publisher and community hub is now ready for the four-day All Aboard Expo 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/all-systems-go-for-all-aboard-expo-2026-belmonte/2347651

[2026-05-20 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Army slams ‘fact fighting mission’ report as communist terrorist propaganda

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army on Tuesday slammed the "National Fact-Finding and Solidarity Mission" labeling it as merely a cheap worn-out propaganda out of sheer desperation to change the narratives of their defeat.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/army-slams-fact-fighting-mission-report-as-communist-terrorist-propaganda/2347641

[2026-05-20 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: House prosecution panel confident about proving allegations

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' panel of prosecutors for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was confident it can prove the allegations against her.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/national/house-prosecution-panel-confident-about-proving-allegations/2347640

[2026-05-20 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Zubiri: Review dual citizenship law to simplify citizenship process

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Migz Zubiri raised the need to amend the dual citizenship law so that individuals with Filipino parentage should automatically be granted Filipino citizenship.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/news/zubiri-review-dual-citizenship-law-to-simplify-citizenship-process/2347639

[2026-05-20 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: BOP shortfall shrinks

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/business/top-business/bop-shortfall-shrinks/2347592

[2026-05-20 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Many firms interested in MRT 3 project – DOTR

Snippet: THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday said that 74 local and international private companies have shown interest to bid in a project to expand the MRT-3, Metro Manila’s busiest rail transit line.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/business/top-business/many-firms-interested-in-mrt-3-project-dotr/2347583

[2026-05-20 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: DOTr, LRTA sign credit line deal with LandBank

Snippet: THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) have signed a credit line agreement with state-run LandBank to pay the government’s P3.6 billion contractual obligations to Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), the private operator of LRT-1.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/business/top-business/dotr-lrta-sign-credit-line-deal-with-landbank/2347584

[2026-05-20 02:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Top Line inks sublease to expand fuel storage

Snippet: TOP Line Business Development Corp. on Tuesday announced the signing of a sublease agreement for a 30-million-liter fuel depot in Cebu.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/business/corporate-news/top-line-inks-sublease-to-expand-fuel-storage/2347555

[2026-05-20 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Hotel101-Madrid racks up record one-day revenue

Snippet: NASDAQ-LISTED Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp., the hospitality arm of Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE)-listed DoubleDragon Corp., on Monday said that its 680-room Madrid hotel had racked up more than 100,000 euros (approximately P7.18 million), in recurring room revenues in a single day on May 19, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/business/corporate-news/hotel101-madrid-racks-up-record-one-day-revenue/2347554

[2026-05-20 02:18 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Inquirer

Title: Groups appeal Comelec’s decision on Marcos, Duterte over donation ban

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Election watchdog Kontra Daya and other sectoral groups have appealed the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on their complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and two government contractors over alleged prohibited campaign contributions during the 2022 elections.

Read full article: https://www.inquirer.net/475625/groups-appeal-comelecs-decision-on-complaint-filed-vs-marcos-duterte-over-alleged-election-donation-ban-violation/

[2026-05-20 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: TMT columnist Ludwig Federigan joins Trade Reporting Fellowship

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/tmt-newswire/tmt-columnist-ludwig-federigan-joins-trade-reporting-fellowship/2346902

[2026-05-20 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gang of 13

Snippet: THERE is one certainty on how the Philippine Senate now led by Alan Peter Cayetano will try the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, a constitutional mandate. The Gang of 13 that voted for a change in Senate leadership on the same day the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to impeach Duterte will also be vigilant gatekeepers to suppress the explosive and damning evidence that the House claimed to have itemized, lurid detail after lurid detail, against the Duterte

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/opinion/columns/gang-of-13/2347422

[2026-05-20 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The Philippine Senate, an escape tunnel for the privileged

Snippet: MY last domestic column concluded a series on political dynasties. For nine weeks since, this space tracked a global apocalypse: a catastrophic war ignited by a megalomaniac Trump that decapitated Iran’s leadership, devastated the Middle East, and wrecked the global economy. Yet, following this American defeat — a disaster Trump’s cohorts still cannot comprehend — (my next few columns) I must shift back to the local scenery.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/opinion/columns/the-philippine-senate-an-escape-tunnel-for-the-privileged/2347420

[2026-05-20 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: VMX bets on variety

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/vmx-bets-on-variety/2347028

[2026-05-20 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Atin Ito’ drone failure, a wake-up call to ramp up PH’s cyber defense capability

Snippet: THE recent Atin Ito protest voyage in the West Philippine Sea was intended to be a powerful display of the Filipino people’s assertiveness on the nation’s territorial dispute with China.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/20/opinion/columns/atin-ito-drone-failure-a-wake-up-call-to-ramp-up-phs-cyber-defense-capability/2347368