Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-06 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee led by Sen. Panfilo Lacson will verify flood control projects in Visayas and Mindanao and letter requests from some legislators asking "allocables" for infrastructure projects.
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[2026-05-06 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty underscores the importance of the Asean Power Grid initiative as a key priority in strengthening regional energy security and economic resilience during a briefing in Cebu ahead of the 48th Asean Summit. In a press conference on May 5, 2026, Gepty stressed the need for stronger coordination in energy security, food supply, logistics, and supply chain resilience amid global challenges, noting that no country can address these pressures alone.
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[2026-05-06 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Foreign Affairs (DFA) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asean Affairs and Asean 2026 Spokesman Dominic Xavier Imperial says the proposed Cebu Protocol to amend the Asean Charter stands as one of the key outcome documents expected at the 48th Summit in Cebu. In a press briefing on May 5, 2026, Imperial said the amendment would mark the first change to the Asean Charter since its signing in 2007 in Cebu, with provisions aimed at supporting Timor-Leste’s full integration into the regional
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[2026-05-06 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The government’s outstanding debt hit a new record high in March driven primarily by a weaker peso and net issuance of domestic securities.
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[2026-05-06 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A total of 62 Chinese vessels were spotted in parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in April, coinciding with military activities for this year’s Exercise Balikatan, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday. The following are the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ships and Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels in the following areas:
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[2026-05-06 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Macau unleashed a crippling 18-4 run midway in the fourth quarter en route to pulling off a stunning 105-98 win against Phoenix Super LPG on Wednesday in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup match at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
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[2026-05-06 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill is now 79.6 percent contained, the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) said Wednesday, nearly a month after it broke out.
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[2026-05-06 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala climbed four spots to No. 38 at the WTA live rankings after her first-round win at the Italian Open on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-06 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala turned back Polish Magdalena Frech, 6-0, 3-6, 6-4, in the WTA 1000 Italian Open first round at the Stadio Pietrangeli Court in Rome Wednesday evening in Manila.
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[2026-05-06 21:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pays his final respects to Dr. Dante Arevalo Ang, chairman emeritus of The Manila Times at the Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque on May 6, 2026.
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[2026-05-06 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala secured €25,515 (euros) or more than P1.8 million after reaching the Italian Open second round (round of 64) on Wednesday.
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[2026-05-06 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Manila Hotel marked the grand revival of Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) on Sunday, May 3, drawing approximately 2,000 attendees and participants to a landmark celebration of Marian devotion, Filipino heritage, fashion and charitable giving.
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[2026-05-06 20:45 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-06 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — The "Cebu Protocol" or to amend the Asean Charter advances in Cebu as the Philippines pushes three outcome documents for endorsement during the 48th Asean Leaders' Summit.
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[2026-05-06 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Food security and energy stability headline the agenda as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. outlined the Philippines’ priorities for the 48th Asean Summit, which Cebu hosts under the country’s chairship this year.
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[2026-05-06 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LAPU-LAPU CITY — Malacañang denied on Wednesday any connection between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and arrested Peanut Gallery Media Network founder Franco Mabanta.
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[2026-05-06 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: You’re watching The Manila Times’ News Prime.
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[2026-05-06 19:23 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-06 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-05-06 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: This is The Manila Times, where we bring you stories that shape our world.
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[2026-05-06 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Stephen Clementer didn’t just win a first Junior PGT title – he ripped it away in the most improbable fashion imaginable.
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[2026-05-06 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The spokesman and defense counsel has described as "fake news" and "pure fiction" allegations that her client, Vice President Sara Duterte, threw a laptop at him over her alleged frustrations on her impeachment case.
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[2026-05-06 17:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation – Organized and Transnational Crime Division (NBI-OTCD) on Wednesday said it arrested five people, including an alleged social media personality, for alleged extortion on Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez.
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[2026-05-06 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Routs highlighted the premier 15-18 division in the fourth leg of the Luzon Series at Sherwood Hills Golf Club in Cavite on Wednesday, as Tristan Padilla and Lisa Sarines capped off dominant campaigns by turning the final round of the ICTSI Sherwood Hills Junior PGT Championship into a virtual coronation.
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[2026-05-06 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said there was "no overall mastermind" of the flood control fund mess which he described as the largest corruption scandal in Philippine history.
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[2026-05-06 17:32 UTC+10:00] [National 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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[2026-05-06 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Alas Pilipinas members Michaelo Buddin, Jade Disquitado, and Leo Ordiales came alive in the most crucial stretch, powering defending champion National University to the cusp of extending its UAAP men’s volleyball dominance to six consecutive seasons.
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[2026-05-06 17:00 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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[2026-05-06 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Valenzuela City Darkhorse subdued Manila Batang Quiapo, 108-98, in coast-to-coast fashion to continue their recovery in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Paco Arena in Manila.
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[2026-05-06 16:49 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [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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[2026-05-06 16:22 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-06 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — KATHYRINE Bugna drubbed Khia Villarmente, 6-2, 6-1, to book a semis ticket in the girls' U14 division in the Philta Age Group Championships Tuesday at the San Carlos Tennis Center in Negros Occidental.
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[2026-05-06 16:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women's national baseball team is set for its debut on the world stage.
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[2026-05-06 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — OLYMPIC Council of Asia (OCA) president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani put his imprimatur on the country’s hosting of the Seventh Cebu Asian Beach Games (ABG) 2028 during a recent courtesy call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in Malacañang.
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[2026-05-06 16:01 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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[2026-05-06 15:54 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has granted the accreditation of the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to participate in the first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections after facing disqualification petitions.
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[2026-05-06 15:09 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) monitored 62 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels across key features in the West Philippine Sea in April, as part of continued maritime surveillance operations within the country’s exclusive economic zone.
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[2026-05-06 15:08 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-05-06 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Six out of 10 Filipinos continue to express trust and satisfaction with the Philippine National Police, according to an independent survey conducted by OCTA Research.
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[2026-05-06 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday witnessed the Joint Task Force Maritime Strike, the largest and most complex drill in this year's Balikatan exercise between the Philippines and the United States.
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[2026-05-06 14:30 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines is “very encouraged” by the progress of negotiations for a South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) between Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states and China, according to Foreign Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asean Affairs and Asean 2026 spokesperson Dominic Xavier Imperial.
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[2026-05-06 14:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto joined more than 100 global city leaders at the Bloomberg CityLab 2026 held from April 27 to 29 in Madrid, Spain, where Pasig was also recognized as one of the winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025-2026.
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[2026-05-06 13:47 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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[2026-05-06 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Many government officials as well as those from the private and business sectors expressed sadness over the passing of The Manila Times Chairman Emeritus Dante Arevalo Ang (DAA).
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[2026-05-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ronald Dela Rosa has not reported for work since reports of him being targeted by the ICC as a co-perpetrator in Duterte’s deadly drug war
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[2026-05-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [Baguio City] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ronald Dela Rosa has not reported for work since reports of him being targeted by the ICC as a co-perpetrator in Duterte’s deadly drug war
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[2026-05-06 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government said it would strengthen its licensing system for street vendors after a University of the Philippines Manila study found drug-resistant bacteria in juice stalls sold by vendors in Tondo.
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[2026-05-06 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) announced that the “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026 will graduate on May 16 with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as guest of honor and speaker.
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[2026-05-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has announced that Cadet First Class Christine Kaye Demisana Librada of Lipa City, Batangas is the valedictorian of PMA “Talang Dangal” Class of 2026.
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[2026-05-06 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: CEBU CITY — Mayor Nestor Archival announced the suspension of work in the city from Tuesday, May 6, to Friday, May 8, reversing his earlier statement that ruled out a blanket halt during the Asean Summit here.
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