Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-12 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) on Tuesday said that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is a suspect-at-large by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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[2026-05-12 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — On Monday, 257 lawmakers of the House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-05-12 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Puregold Price Club, Inc. is mounting its biggest Tindahan Ni Aling Puring (TNAP) Sari-Sari Store Convention this week, bringing together more than 150 brand partners as it ramps up support for small neighborhood retailers facing rising prices and supply concerns.
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[2026-05-12 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Employees of the Department of Health (DOH) backed the agency’s reform programs and expressed support for Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, emphasizing the importance of sustained cooperation in delivering healthcare services to Filipinos.
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[2026-05-12 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—British barrister Peter Haynes KC (King's Counsel) has been named as the new lead counsel for former president Rodrigo Duterte in proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) according to information circulating within ICC legal circles and records from his chambers in the United Kingdom.
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[2026-05-12 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dela Rosa evading the ICC arrest and the Senate leadership coup could mark a turning point for a Duterte camp under siege, analysts say
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[2026-05-12 22:27 UTC+10:00] [National Bureau of Investigation] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dela Rosa evading the ICC arrest and the Senate leadership coup could mark a turning point for a Duterte camp under siege, analysts say
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[2026-05-12 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Five members of the new Senate minority bloc filed a resolution urging fellow Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa to surrender to the proper authorities.
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[2026-05-12 21:34 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-12 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Secretary-General Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil said that it is now reproducing the articles of impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte prior to their submission to the Senate.
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[2026-05-12 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine Air Force on Tuesday denied claims that a chartered plane was on standby to fly Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa to The Hague after the International Criminal Court confirmed issuing an arrest warrant against the lawmaker.
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[2026-05-12 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The House of Representatives on Tuesday elected 11 lawmakers who will serve as prosecutors during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the Senate.
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[2026-05-12 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: During a doorstop interview at the Senate of the Philippines in Manila, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa tells the media that he will not surrender to the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in former president Rodrigo Duterte's drug war. Philippine authorities said they would not arrest for now the lawmaker, capping a lengthy Senate standoff.
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[2026-05-12 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Members of several groups, including the Akbayan Party and Magdalo, on Tuesday joined political analyst Kiko Dee, grandson of former senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and former president Corazon Aquino, and running priest Fr. Robert Reyes, convenor of the Clergy for Good Governance. They warned that another EDSA revolt would happen if the Senate under the leadership of Sen.
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[2026-05-12 20:44 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-12 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-12 20:40 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-12 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa speaks to reporters at the Philippine Senate in Pasay, Philippines on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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[2026-05-12 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Senate on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a measure seeking to strengthen the implementation of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act by expanding financial assistance, widening access for disadvantaged learners, and improving monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms in tertiary education.
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[2026-05-12 20:13 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [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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[2026-05-12 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala wrapped her Italian Open campaign after a quick exit in the doubles competition with American Hailey Baptiste.
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[2026-05-12 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Enderun Colleges, powered by a bounce-back performance from Kristyanna Herrera, turned the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tournament on its head in Tagaytay on Tuesday, seizing control of the women’s division and shaking up both the individual and team title races after the second round at Tagaytay Midlands and Lucky 9 courses.
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[2026-05-12 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Digital platforms and lifestyle-driven content could play a key role in expanding football’s audience in the Philippines ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to global advertising firm Aleph during its media roundtable in Taguig City on Tuesday, May 12. Aleph said Filipino football fans are largely composed of Gen Z and young millennials, with social media and online highlights becoming major platforms for sports engagement and content discovery.
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[2026-05-12 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board for Professional Teachers (BPT) on Tuesday announced that 18,376 out of 32,796 examinees or 56.03 percent, passed the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers for the elementary level.
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[2026-05-12 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday assured the public that the Senate would act “forthwith” on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, while balancing other urgent national concerns, particularly economic issues affecting Filipinos.
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[2026-05-12 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – What was expected to be a tightly contested battle for the inaugural UAAP Season 88 Golf Tournament is rapidly turning into a La Salle showcase.
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[2026-05-12 18:20 UTC+10:00] [Philippines] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Former police chief Ronald dela Rosa spends night at senate office after another Duterte ally offers protective custody
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[2026-05-12 18:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday denied that a chartered plane was on standby at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City waiting to transfer Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to The Hague, Netherlands following the confirmation of an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him.
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[2026-05-12 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Remolcadoras asisten a un buque portacontenedores antes de atracar en la Terminal Internacional de Contenedores de Manila, en la capital de Filipinas, el 8 de abril de 2025. (AP Foto/Aaron Favila, Archivo)
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[2026-05-12 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Global digital advertising firm Aleph is betting on digital platforms and lifestyle-driven content to significantly expand football engagement in the Philippines as the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches.
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[2026-05-12 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: his is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-05-12 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said there are legal limitations to the grant of Senate protective custody to Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.
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[2026-05-12 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said he and Sen. Vicente Sotto III were hurt by the move of their "longtime" ally, Sen. Loren Legarda, to abandon them after she supported the coup against Sotto.
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[2026-05-12 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Tugboats assist a container ship as it prepares to dock at the Manila International Container Terminal at the Philippine capital April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)
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[2026-05-12 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Duterte’s former top enforcer Ronald Dela Rosa has taken refuge in the Philippine Senate to avoid arrest.
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[2026-05-12 17:03 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-12 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said that Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa is now "effectively contained" as he returned to the Senate after over five months of hiding supposedly to evade the arrest order from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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[2026-05-12 16:55 UTC+10:00] [Fact Check] [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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[2026-05-12 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Tuesday said that he did not kill anyone as he appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to protect Filipinos from being arrested by foreign courts.
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[2026-05-12 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – All eyes are now on the Senate as lawmakers prepare to tackle the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-05-12 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Malacañang on Tuesday said it has not received any information on the alleged destabilization efforts against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid the possible impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro asked the public to be vigilant against fake news, saying they know such information is coming from those who want to unseat the president.
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[2026-05-12 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone explained that they have included Converge big man Justin Arana and recent UAAP men’s basketball Finals Most Valuable Player Mike Phillips in an expanded list that’s strictly for the Asian Games set from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in Japan.
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[2026-05-12 15:51 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-12 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
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[2026-05-12 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday said it monitored a total of 35 Chinese vessels in key features of the West Philippine Sea this week.
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[2026-05-12 15:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Batangas City Tanduay Athletics greeted the second quarter with a 20-point cluster and went on to rout the Paranaque Patriots, 91-53, in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.
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[2026-05-12 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte gather outside the Senate amid heightened tensions as authorities enforce a lockdown following the arrival of personnel from the National Bureau of Investigation carrying an arrest warrant for Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa issued by the International Criminal Court.
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[2026-05-12 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — KRISTIAN Novak Brazal of Pasig City outlasted Nathan Andal, 6-3, 4-6, 22-20, to lead the first-round winners in the Philta National Age Group Championships boys' U18 division at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
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[2026-05-12 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — The king of the longest route also emerged as the ruler of the shortest race distance that is the MPTC Tour of Luzon Stage 13 Tuesday along the Lingayen Baywalk here.
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[2026-05-12 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: A Filipino senator who oversaw former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs has taken refuge inside the country's Senate, hours before the International Criminal Court unsealed a warrant for his arrest.
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