Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-16 14:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The late Rene Baterbonia received a hero's welcome in his hometown Talacogon, Agusan del Sur early Tuesday.
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[2026-06-16 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MORE than 100 dealers, system integrators, technology partners and industry stakeholders gathered at Makati Shangri-La on June 3 as MEC Networks Corp. and Huawei eKit officially launched their partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Philippines.
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[2026-06-16 13:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The state seismology bureau has recorded another ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island which is currently under Alert Level 2 due to signs of increased unrest.
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[2026-06-16 13:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday warned fishermen, seafarers, and other maritime stakeholders in Palawan to avoid designated areas where debris from two Chinese rocket launches may fall over the next two days.
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[2026-06-16 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — 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. Steinmeier, accompanied by First Lady Elke Büdenbender and the rest of his delegation, arrived in Manila late Monday night.
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[2026-06-16 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert for the Visayas grid on June 16, 2026 due to high demand and the unavailability of some major coal power plants.
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[2026-06-16 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: AS Filipino families prepare for the new school year, back-to-school shopping is in full swing. And among the list of other essentials are learning devices such as laptops, smartphones and tablets, which have now become important tools for completing schoolwork, conducting research, accessing educational resources and staying connected throughout the academic year.
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[2026-06-16 10:31 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [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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[2026-06-16 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Fair weather would likely prevail over Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon in the next three to five days, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday.
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[2026-06-16 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Senate majority bloc on Monday said it is ready to hold special session called by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on June 17 to attend to urgent legislative measures needed for nationbuilding.
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[2026-06-16 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan said the majority bloc will have a quorum to hold special session on June 17 whether Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies decide to boycott it.
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[2026-06-16 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received the Philippine Robotics national team and lauded them for their outstanding achievements in international robotics championships on their courtesy call at Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace, on June 3, 2026.
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[2026-06-16 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE remains of Davao’s hero, Rene Clert “Bobet” Baterbonia, 18, will finally be laid to rest in his hometown of Talacogan, Agusan del Sur, on Monday, June 15.
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[2026-06-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-16 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Families looking for a new and enjoyable destination in the city now have another place to explore as Makerlab successfully launched the Philippines’ first-ever “3D Printing Experience Hub” at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
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[2026-06-16 01:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto said reforms implemented under his administration should not depend on his continued presence in government, stressing that the real test of his governance will be whether these changes remain after he leaves office.
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[2026-06-16 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy 3rd welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call for a special congressional session on June 17.
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[2026-06-16 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Hopes are high that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will have a “productive discussion” with President Vladimir Putin when he embarks on his two-day working visit to Russia later this week.
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[2026-06-16 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Rising food costs continued to put pressure on household budgets in Central Visayas as the region’s inflation rate remained at 10.8 percent in May 2026, unchanged from April but significantly higher than the 0.9 percent recorded in May last year.
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[2026-06-15 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will lead the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in the 35th ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit slated for June 17 and 18 in the city of Kazan.
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[2026-06-15 23:37 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A group of generals and flag officers on Monday expressed grave concern over China’s deployment of a floating platform at Bajo de Masinloc, or Scarborough Shoal, in the West Philippine Sea.
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[2026-06-15 23:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: House Lead Prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro said that they will not present any surprise witnesses in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as they will showcase their evidence and witnesses during the pre-trial scheduled on Thursday, May 18.
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[2026-06-15 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Meycauayan Marilao Gems put the clamps on the Imus Yangkee in the second quarter and never let go to tally a runaway 120-75 victory and regain their foothold in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.
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[2026-06-15 23:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — There will be no surprises.
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[2026-06-15 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. on Monday thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for including the National Center for Geriatric Health bill among the measures identified for consideration in Proclamation 1318.
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[2026-06-15 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday called on fellow senators in the "rival" Cayetano-led bloc to attend the special session on June 17.
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[2026-06-15 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team filed her pre-trial brief on Monday afternoon.
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[2026-06-15 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warned that repeated breaches of high-profile state websites could erode trust even if no sensitive data were stolen
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[2026-06-15 22:50 UTC+10:00] [Senate] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warned that repeated breaches of high-profile state websites could erode trust even if no sensitive data were stolen
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[2026-06-15 22:10 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-15 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' prosecution team will present over 30 witnesses in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro, the lead prosecutor, said on Monday.
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[2026-06-15 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick Gregorio capped the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships 2026 presented by the Philippine Sports Commission with high praise and forward-looking plans, declaring the five-day meet at New Clark City Athletics Stadium a resounding success and a vital step in grassroots sports development.
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[2026-06-15 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano warned against rule bending in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as he questioned Sen. Win Gatchalian's vote threshold for conviction.
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[2026-06-15 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste has filed a resolution urging Congress to allocate P14 billion from its maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) budget to fund food packs for disaster victims.
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[2026-06-15 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit several provinces in Mindanao on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
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[2026-06-15 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian warned that the chamber will not recognize any hearing or investigation conducted outside of the duly constituted Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo.
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[2026-06-15 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-06-15 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University has pledged full support to the families of student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili while announcing the creation of an independent fact-finding body to investigate the drowning incident on June 8.
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[2026-06-15 20:09 UTC+10:00] [Special Coverages] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — With the ongoing investigation of the drowning of Ateneo de Manila University basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili has been getting a lot of media traction lately, we have gathered all the stories about the incident on this page.
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[2026-06-15 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: There will be a special session of Congress. President Marcos has called both chambers of Congress to convene for a special session. Marcos called on the House of Representatives and the Senate to urgently act on priority legislation. These bills are aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare.
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[2026-06-15 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Welcome to The Manila Times where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-06-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By making undersea cables and fisheries the issue, analysts say Manila is trying to give all Asean members ‘skin in the game’
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[2026-06-15 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Manila] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: By making undersea cables and fisheries the issue, analysts say Manila is trying to give all Asean members ‘skin in the game’
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[2026-06-15 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo de Manila University has issued a public apology for its delayed response following the tragic incident involving two of its players, acknowledging the growing criticism over its initial silence.
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[2026-06-15 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [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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[2026-06-15 18:35 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [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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[2026-06-15 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Customs authorities at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted 50 live endangered tortoises concealed in the luggage of a Malaysian passenger arriving from Bangkok.
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[2026-06-15 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Two members of the group of Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano are being wooed to join the Gatchalian bloc, Sen. Erwin Tulfo said on Monday.
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[2026-06-15 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said preliminary investigation suggest that the death of two student-athletes of the Ateneo de Manila University could qualify for a case of homicide and hazing.
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