Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-10 22:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, who has been in hiding since November, sent a recorded message expressing support for the launch of the Reform Alliance for Accountability, Good Governance and Ethics (RAGE) coalition in Cebu City on Sunday, May 10.
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[2026-05-10 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker Janette Garin said it was not true that lawmakers were offered incentives in exchange for their support to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
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[2026-05-10 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to welcome President Santiago Peña Palacios of the Republic of Paraguay on May 11.
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[2026-05-10 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Globe has expanded its cyber safety advocacy beyond major urban centers, bringing its Digital Thumbprint Program (DTP) to Puerto Princesa to help more Filipinos navigate the online world safely, confidently, and responsibly.
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[2026-05-10 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The National Commission for Culture and the Arts kicked off the celebration of National Heritage Month in Angono, Rizal on Sunday, May 10. The opening festivities featured a torch-lighting ceremony and a parade led by Angono’s iconic ‘Higantes.’ NCCA Chairman Eric Zerrudo said that it is vital to celebrate National Heritage Month as it highlights the resilience deeply embedded in Filipino heritage and gives people a sense of hope.
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[2026-05-10 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The former head of the Philippine National Police force will be summoned as part of a new investigation into alleged extrajudicial killings during anti-drug crackdowns ordered by ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla Jr. said Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: A TRANSPORT Network Vehicle Service (TNVS) driver has formally filed a complaint before the National Police Commission (Napolcom) against four personnel of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group-National Capital Region (HPG-NCR) for alleged extortion in connection with the impounding of his vehicle.
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[2026-05-10 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) produced a map showing areas covered by ash deposits (bounded in red) from the reported pyroclastic density current along the Mi-isi gully of Mayon Volcano on May 2, 2026.
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[2026-05-10 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte urged Cebuano lawmakers to junk the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. He claimed that some members of the House of Representatives were offered “incentives,” including P200 million worth of infrastructure projects, in exchange for their vote to impeach his sister.
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[2026-05-10 20:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Paraguay President Santiago Peña Palacios arrived in Manila on Sunday for a two-day official visit. He was welcomed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport by Trade Secretary Cristina Roque. This is the first time a Paraguayan president has set foot in the Philippines since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1962.
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[2026-05-10 19:58 UTC+10:00] [Athletes] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-10 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR a more improved productivity and enhanced competitiveness, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) teamed up to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups through a signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the LandBank Plaza in Malate, Manila, on May 4, 2026.
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[2026-05-10 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FROM indulgent buffets at Brasserie on 3 and an elegant Hermès‑inspired afternoon tea at C Lounge, to a bespoke lauriat menu at the Michelin‑selected China Blue by Jereme Leung complemented by delightful creations from Bru Coffee Bar, the iconic luxury destination along Manila Bay presents refined ways to celebrate and thank mothers.
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[2026-05-10 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Filipino content creator and social media personality Ian Kamangkang, better known as “Pitik Queen,” has joined a 90-day feeding program in Tondo aimed at addressing child malnutrition in one of Manila’s underserved communities.
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[2026-05-10 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ASK any Filipino mom what she wants, and chances are she’ll say, “Kahit ano.”
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[2026-05-10 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025. © Reuters
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[2026-05-10 16:45 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-10 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With another banner field expected to roll into the starting line, the third edition of the Shopwise Bike Fest is shaping up to be its biggest and most meaningful ride yet – transforming the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite into a vibrant celebration of fitness, family bonding and community spirit on May 17.
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[2026-05-10 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — FRANCISCO de Juan III and Zhynaiah Faye Gargaceran secured two titles each in the Philta Age Group Championships on Sunday at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.
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[2026-05-10 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — All eyes will be on De La Salle as UAAP golf finally makes its long-awaited debut in Season 88 as a demonstration sport on Monday at Tagaytay Midlands. But while the Taft-based squad enters as the clear team to beat, a determined field of rivals is primed to challenge that status on a course that promises no favors.
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[2026-05-10 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: SAN JUAN, La Union —Under the scorching heat of the sun on Sunday, South Korean Joo Dae Yeong let everyone know why he’s the MPTC Tour of Luzon defending champ.
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[2026-05-10 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tokyo Games veteran Kurt Barbosa and SEA Games champion Tachiana Keizha Mangin banner a strong 29-player SMART-MVPSF Philippine team that will see action in the 2026 Asian Taekwondo Championships on May 19-27, 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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[2026-05-10 14:58 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: An alleged extortion attempt has social media operator Franco Mabanta in handcuffs. His supposed victim, former House speaker Martin Romualdez, is linked to even more questionable property acquisitions, according to Rappler’s own investigations. Former Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang is vindicated from the trouble he got from Rodrigo Duterte, who has since parted ways with lawyer Nicholas Kaufman.
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[2026-05-10 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Philippine president has mooted the idea of joint oil and gas development. China is willing, but history shows this road leads nowhere
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[2026-05-10 14:00 UTC+10:00] [EEZ] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Philippine president has mooted the idea of joint oil and gas development. China is willing, but history shows this road leads nowhere
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[2026-05-10 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Department of Social Welfare and Development is on red alert as it prepares for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Caloy, Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some parts of Metro Manila, Rizal, and Cavite will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works and high demand, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Cavite will have power interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-10 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Caloy, the third cyclone this year, is unlikely to affect the country directly, even though its center was spotted over northeastern Mindanao, the state-run weather agency said on Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Caloy, the third cyclone this year, is unlikely to affect the country directly, even though its center was spotted over northeastern Mindanao, the state-run weather agency said on Sunday.
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[2026-05-10 04:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Mojdeh siblings powered the Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) to a dominant 20-gold medal haul in the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. National Age-Group Championships held at the New Clark City Aquatics Center.
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[2026-05-10 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman homered, Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in a showdown of National League division leaders Friday (Saturday in Manila).
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[2026-05-10 02:25 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-10 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Even as more women across Southeast Asia step into visible roles in business, government, and civil society, many still struggle to break into positions of real influence.
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[2026-05-10 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAWYERS for Manases Carpio, Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, warned last week that journalists face criminal liability under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) if they publish the couple’s transaction records that were made public during a congressional hearing last month.
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[2026-05-10 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: The Philippine travel and tourism industry is celebrating the election of Maria Paz Alberto, chairperson of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter, to the executive board of PATA International.
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[2026-05-10 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: On Valentine’s Day this year, a town square in Cannes, France was quietly transformed into something the world was not prepared for. A pianist appeared. Then musicians, one by one, emerged from the crowd. A children’s choir. A violinist from a balcony. And then, arriving by horse and carriage into the center of it all, a Filipino-Canadian singer from Vancouver Island stepped out and opened his mouth.
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[2026-05-10 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: I SPENT the Labor Day weekend in Baler, Aurora, a location in the Philippines that I had not visited until now. I would describe it as a second-tier tourism destination; it is a lovely place with an abundance of attractions, but does not get mentioned in the frequent and clichéd praise heaped on Philippine tourism hotspots, which is limited to Boracay and El Nido.
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[2026-05-10 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-10 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-10 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-10 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Young Filipino ballet dancers earned gold honors at the SGDA International Dance Competition in Shanghai, China, showcasing performances that tackled climate change and celebrated the resilience of Mindanao women through movement and storytelling.
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[2026-05-10 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CERVANTES, Ilocos Sur — Unlike 80 years ago in 1945 when the American forces pushed the Japanese imperial forces to surrender, the “Battle of Bessang Pass” on Saturday featured the cyclists conquering the Mount Bessang at the MPTC Tour of Luzon Stage 10.
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[2026-05-10 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There were no winners in the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Saturday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
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[2026-05-10 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — San Miguel Beer’s strong fourth quarter surge led the Beermen to a 116-104 win against Phoenix to close the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup elimination round on a strong note on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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[2026-05-10 00:17 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Philippine authorities have again warned fishing boats and other vessels to avoid waters near Bajo de Masinloc ahead of a scheduled Chinese rocket launch on Monday morning, May 11.
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[2026-05-09 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE Mojdeh siblings powered the Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) to a dominant 20-gold medal haul in the Philippine Aquatics, Inc. National Age-Group Championships held at the New Clark City Aquatics Center.
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[2026-05-09 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal has called for an inquiry whether the charges passed on by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to its consumers are "fair and equitable,".
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[2026-05-09 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman on Saturday thanked former president Rodrigo Duterte and his supporters as the International Criminal Court considers his request to withdraw from the former leader’s defense team in the crimes against humanity case linked to the Philippines’ war on drugs.
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