Topic: Philippines — Neutral reports only
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[2026-06-25 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FILIPINO tennis ace Alexandra “Alex” Eala will secure at least 89,000 pounds, or more than P7.2-million prize money in her Wimbledon return in London, England.
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[2026-06-25 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fleet Management Limited has marked this year’s International Day of the Seafarer by embodying the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global theme—“Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.”—into a concrete operational reality across its entire worldwide fleet.
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[2026-06-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-25 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-25 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives Suporta sa Bayan Desk (SBD) served over 3,500 Filipinos in its first 50 days.
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[2026-06-25 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Filipino citizens holding a green card from the US, as well as valid visas or residence permits from a number of other countries will be eligible for a visa on arrival in the UAE from June 25.
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[2026-06-25 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — While the Ateneo men's basketball team has faced criticism and accusations online following the deaths of its players Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia, Adili's father Elias wishes the Blue Eagles well, urging them to keep going and pursue their goals.
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[2026-06-24 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has condoled to the family of the three students who were killed in the school shooting in Tacloban City on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said efforts are being sustained to secure full cooperation and complete compliance in the implementation of the revoked firearm licenses and outstanding legal processes involving Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa.
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[2026-06-24 22:51 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold a plebiscite in five barangays in Parañaque City on July 25, 2026 in line with a ratification of a city ordinance in changing the territorial boundaries of the said coastal barangays.
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[2026-06-24 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Vice President Sara Z. Duterte on June 24, 2026 visits the wake of the three students killed in a school shooting incident in Tacloban City on June 22. The vice president extended her condolences to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the victims.
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[2026-06-24 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) have signed a joint memorandum circular that would align their flagship programs to ensure that every technical-vocational scholar seamlessly transitions from the classroom straight into a stable job or a fully funded community enterprise.
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[2026-06-24 22:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Following the Tacloban school shooting incident, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order No. 29, creating the Manila School and Community Safety Task Force to prevent violence in schools.
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[2026-06-24 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: PRU Life UK and Prudence Foundation, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Junior Achievement (JA) Philippines, celebrated a major milestone in youth financial education as the award-winning Cha-Ching Curriculum reached 2 million Filipino students nationwide.
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[2026-06-24 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: FOR many Filipinos, financial progress is built through everyday decisions — sending money home, covering emergencies, sustaining a small business, protecting loved ones, or saving for the future. As these needs evolve over time, access to financial solutions must evolve alongside them.
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[2026-06-24 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The national weather bureau said on Wednesday that Tropical Storm "Higos" (international name) may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) late Thursday.
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[2026-06-24 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-06-24 19:48 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) has thrown its full support behind the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in asserting the Philippines’ 2016 South China Sea arbitral win, as the country prepares to mark the decision’s 10th anniversary next month.
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[2026-06-24 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The community is drawing attention partly due to the South China Sea row and spying cases involving Chinese nationals in the Philippines
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[2026-06-24 19:30 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The community is drawing attention partly due to the South China Sea row and spying cases involving Chinese nationals in the Philippines
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[2026-06-24 19:06 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A former lawmaker has reminded local authorities that China cannot be trusted on territorial matters, as the global superpower’s strategy may be similar to what it did to the Mischief Reef west of Palawan.
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[2026-06-24 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — THE Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) suspended the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) during its Executive Board meeting early this week, POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino announced on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The National Maritime Council (NMC) on Wednesday maintained the country’s position on the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award and insisted the ruling remained the legal basis for the country’s maritime rights and entitlements.
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[2026-06-24 17:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Melencio Neuda, center, and other devotees who participated in the mud people festival raise their hands during a mass on the feast day of Saint John the Baptist at Bibiclat, Nueva Ecija province, northern Philippines, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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[2026-06-24 17:27 UTC+10:00] [Latest Stories] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – As the Philippines chairs Asean amid geopolitical tensions half a world away, Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro makes a clear case for why finishing the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) matters beyond the disputed waters themselves.
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[2026-06-24 17:16 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-24 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A program designed for members of the Social Security System (SSS) has posted an average return of investment (ROI) of 6.2 percent from January to May this year despite the prevailing economic challenges, its top official revealed on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 17:11 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-24 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Concerned Department of Health (DOH) personnel on Wednesday filed a complaint against Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and Undersecretary Randy Escolango before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly controlling the agency’s multibillion-peso procurement scheme and called for their dismissal from service.
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[2026-06-24 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan pulled away from its pursuers while Cebu and Ilagan Isabela sustained their climb in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season on Tuesday at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, Laguna.
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[2026-06-24 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fresh off a much-needed break, a rejuvenated Tony Lascuña is raring to chase his first victory of the season, announcing his readiness to battle the country's elite and a formidable international field at the ICTSI Pinewoods Challenge, which unwraps on Tuesday (June 30) in Baguio City.
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[2026-06-24 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan was also summoned by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group to appear before its fact-finding probe into the deaths of Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) basketball players.
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[2026-06-24 16:24 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-24 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Rene Clert "Bobet" Baterbonia was laid to rest at the Barangay Labnig Memorial Cemetery in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — AirAsia has reintroduced its signature low fares with discounts of up to 20 percent, offering travelers the ideal chance to book their next adventure.
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[2026-06-24 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — Towering teenager Anicet "A.J" Dybantsa Jr was chosen by the Washington Wizards with the number one pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).
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[2026-06-24 15:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will secure at least £89,000 or more than P7.2M prize money in her Wimbledon return in London, England.
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[2026-06-24 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Five foreigners were arrested by Bureau of Immigration (BI) operatives following a raid on a suspected online scam hub in Parañaque City, BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Share of local governments from national tax collections will increase to P1.32 trillion next year, as part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s continued push for stronger local governance, Malacañang said Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. signed a term loan facility of P5 billion with BDO Unibank, Inc., part of which will be used to finance its capital expenditures (CAPEX); for debt refinancing and for general corporate funding requirements, according to the telco in a statement on Wednesday.
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[2026-06-24 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A social media watchdog has renewed its call for the immediate creation of a National Social Media Regulatory Board (NSMRB), citing growing concerns over the alleged risks posed by unregulated digital platforms, particularly among Filipino youth.
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[2026-06-24 12:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court struck down a Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) regulation that barred secondary beneficiaries from receiving survivorship benefits of members who had rendered at least three but less than 15 years of government service, ruling that the agency exceeded its authority.
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[2026-06-24 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – The state-run weather agency said on Wednesday that Wind Signal No. 1 remains hoisted over the provinces of Batanes and Cagayan due to Typhoon Francisco, which continues to weaken while lingering over the Philippine Sea.
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[2026-06-24 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-06-24 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lino Cayetano announced issuing his first official orders as general manager of government-owned People’s Television Network (PTV) meant to strengthen the network’s content, expanding its reach, and improving its organizational structure.
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[2026-06-24 04:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: DreamWorks Animation has released the first official trailer for the Filipino-themed animated film Forgotten Island, featuring legendary actress-singer Lea Salonga as the movie's main antagonist.
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[2026-06-24 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta on Tuesday expressed gratitude for the ‘swift actions’ of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and now Senate president Sherwin Gatchalian to push through with the construction of the long-delayed PAO building in Quezon City.
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[2026-06-24 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday utterly dismissed claims that a majority of generals were in conflict with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and were preparing to file complaints against him as a “joke.”
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[2026-06-24 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WAITING days to hear back from customer service has become a frustrating reality for many Filipinos. Too often, customers are met with robotic chatbot replies, confusing answers, and endless loops with no real human support. Skyro believes digital customer care could be better. So the Securities and Exchange Commission-registered financial technology company built “Sky,” an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to serve as the first line of customer support, responding to concerns within one minute, 24/7.
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[2026-06-24 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Philippine financial system’s resources slipped in April, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed, ending the month 0.4 percent lower at P37.31 trillion from P37.45 trillion in March.
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